Who’s Who: Talal Al-Tuwaijri, deputy minister at Saudi Ministry of Health

  • 5/16/2022
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Talal bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Tuwaijri was appointed deputy minister for planning and transformation at the Ministry of Health in 2020. He holds four other medicine-related positions, including head of vision realization at the Ministry of Health. The Vision Realization Office aims to achieve the objectives of both the 2020 National Transformation Program and Saudi Vision 2030, monitoring transformational initiatives, tracking implementation progress, and continuously assessing performance and quality. The office also seeks to create a motivational, productive work environment to attract talented people, and work within the Vision 2030 governance framework to ensure disciplined internal operations and alignment with other government agencies. Al-Tuwaijri  is also the secretary-general of the board of directors of the Medical Cities and Specialized Centers, which aims to provide the best medical services at the highest levels, specialized medical care, and contribute to the establishment of high-level rules and standards for the practice of professionals in medical cities and specialized hospitals. He is also associate professor and consultant of vascular surgery at King Saud University in Riyadh, and a vascular surgery consultant at King Khaled University Hospital. Al-Tuwaijri served as CEO of Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz General Hospital in Riyadh. Through his previous experience at the Ministry of Health, he has increased productivity and efficiency in various medical fields. He has a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from King Saud University, which he received in 2000, and in 2007 received a fellowship in vascular surgery. In 2019, he also undertook a vascular surgery fellowship from the University of Calgary.

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