Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe graduated as a Medical Doctor (MD) from University of Dar Es Salaam before attending Tumaini University where he obtained a Master’s degree in public health (MPH). In 2020, he earned Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) where he conducted implementation research studies on the effect of the Direct Health Facility Financing (DHFF) initiative on maternal, newborn and child health services in the public primary health facilities in Tanzania.

From 2010 to 2014, he served as District Medical Officer (DMO) for Bahi, near the capital Dodoma. Starting in February 2014, he transitioned to the role of Regional Medical officer (RMO) in Shinyanga, Tanzania. From 2017 to 2024 he served as the Director of Health, Social Welfare and Nutrition Services (DHSWNS) at the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government Authorities (PORALG). In April 2025, Dr. Kapologwe began his appointment as the Director General of the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and is focused on ushering in a new era of regional cooperation, health system strengthening, and innovation across the ECSA-HC member states. His expertise will be instrumental in guiding the implementation of the newly launched 10-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2034) and advancing key health priorities, including Universal Health Coverage (UHC), digital health innovation, and workforce development.

Dr. Kapologwe has been involved in coordination and engagement of different stakeholders in the implementation of maternal, newborn and child health acceleration plans in pursuit to achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. He works with a number of committees at the national level that focus on improving maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. He has more than 70 articles published in international peer reviewed journals and edited a Primary Health Care book.