U.S Southern Command’s LAMAT 2025 concludes successful regional medical mission in Guyana

See full statement from the U.S Embassy Guyana:

On April 11, the U.S. Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission, in collaboration with Guyana’s Ministry of Health, concluded a two-week medical engagement in Guyana.  The regional medical mission that took place from February 24 to April 11 across 21 clinical sites throughout Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Kitts and Nevis, treated over 6,539 patients.

In Guyana, a team of 60 U.S. Army and Air Force doctors, nurses, and technicians collaborated with Guyanese medical professionals to deliver high-quality medical, surgical, cardiovascular, ophthalmological, and dental care to over 1,721 patients at five medical facilities in Georgetown, Port Mourant, New Amsterdam, and West Demerara.

Through crucial medical engagements across South America and the Caribbean, initiatives like LAMAT underscore the U.S. commitment to the people of Guyana and the region by strengthening partnerships, supporting medical facilities, and enhancing our ability to tackle complex global health challenges together.

While providing remarks during the closing ceremony, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, stated, “The defense partnership between Guyana and the United States is a strong, evolving one.  We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship founded on shared values of democracy, peace, and security.  Over the years, this relationship has grown in depth and scope, adapting to new global realities and national priorities.  It is within this broader framework of defense cooperation that we see the visit of LAMAT, not merely as a medical outreach, but as part of our wider thrust to deepen ties, share knowledge, and enhance mutual understanding.”

In closing remarks, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Adrienne Galanek noted, “We are proud to support Guyana’s growth and development, recognizing health security as a cornerstone of national security and regional stability.  By working together to enhance medical capabilities and disaster preparedness, we improve our collective ability to address complex global challenges and build a more secure future for all.”