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Chokri Hamouda, hospital-university professor of medicine, was appointed president and CEO of the Central Pharmacy of Tunisia by decree No. 2024-657, dated December 16, 2024.
A look back at the impressive career of this internationally renowned expert.
A rich academic and professional career
A graduate of the University of Tunis El Manar, Chokri Hamouda obtained his doctorate in medicine in 1991, specializing in emergency medicine and intensive care. He then enriched his knowledge with three master’s degrees in emergency medicine, clinical toxicology, and occupational health and safety. His academic career demonstrates his passion for excellence and innovation in the field of health.
For more than 16 years, he worked at the Center for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine in Tunis, laying the foundations of his expertise in emergency medical interventions. From 2007 to 2016, he worked at Rabta University Hospital, while heading the emergency department at Charles Nicolle Hospital from 2016 to 2018.
Engagement in public health management
In 2019, he was appointed Director General at the Ministry of Public Health. In this position, he oversaw key initiatives to strengthen the health system in Tunisia. Between 2020 and 2024, he headed the National Health Evaluation and Accreditation Authority, where he consolidated the quality standards of medical care across the country.
His expertise was not limited to Tunisia. As a senior consultant for the Saudi Ministry of Health and a member of the World Health Organization, he has contributed to international projects.
International recognition
Chokri Hamouda also shone on the international scene. He served as Secretary General of the Middle East Organization of Transplant Coordinators, teaching advanced organ donation and procurement practices in several countries, including Jordan, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. His commitment earned him the prestigious Sadok Besrour Prize in 2017 for his exceptional contribution to the development and transfer of medical knowledge in Tunisia.
A strategic vision for the Central Pharmacy
As the new president and CEO of the Central Pharmacy, Chokri Hamouda will face major challenges, including the supply of essential medicines and resource management in a tense economic context.
His appointment reflects the Tunisian government’s desire to rely on competent profiles to modernize and improve the public health sector.
Towards a revolution in the Tunisian medical sector
With his experience and his vision, Chokri Hamouda embodies the hope of a strengthened and sustainable health system in Tunisia. His appointment as head of the Central Pharmacy marks a strategic turning point, strengthening national efforts to guarantee equitable access to care and medicines, in a difficult economic context.
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