Health Ministry director-general to step down after nine years, set to join Columbia University
The Jerusalem Post · DANYA SAPERSTEIN ·
During his tenure, Bar Siman Tov led Israel's healthcare system through the COVID-19 pandemic, the October 7 massacre, and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war.
Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov will step down in the coming weeks after serving about nine years in the role across two terms, the Health Ministry announced Tuesday.
During his tenure, Bar Siman Tov led Israel's healthcare system through the COVID-19 pandemic, the October 7 massacre, and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war. He led efforts including treating thousands of casualties and wounded individuals, receiving hostages returning from captivity, and ensuring the continuity of healthcare services amid war and ongoing emergency threats.
Alongside managing emergencies, Bar Siman Tov spearheaded major initiatives including developing and implementing a national mental health program to address widespread trauma, strengthening medical infrastructure and services in Israel's outer regions, and improving the system's ability to respond to the changing healthcare needs of Israeli citizens, the ministry said.
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