Chief Medical Officers For Wales
Further information: NHS WalesThe Welsh regional post was created in 1969, prior to this there was one post for both England and Wales, the Chief Medical Officer for England and Wales.
- Dr Richard Bevan 1969–1977
- Prof Gareth Crompton 1978–1989
- Dame Deirdre Hine 1990–1997
- Dr Ruth Hall 1997–2006
- Dr Tony Jewell 18 April 2006–present
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