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…programme to deliver care, training across health facilities
(Kaieteur News) – The United States and Guyana are set to launch the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Teams (LAMAT) mission, a health security cooperation engagement designed to strengthen partnerships, enhance medical readiness, and improve access to care across the Caribbean.
A release from the US Embassy in Guyana, said the mission will take place from March 16 to 27 at Ministry of Health-designated facilities across the country. During this period, U.S. military medical professionals will work alongside Guyanese health care providers to deliver patient care, conduct medical knowledge exchanges, and collaborate on best practices aimed at strengthening readiness and interoperability.
“LAMAT is about building enduring relationships that outlast any single mission, said Col. Brian Gavitt, Command Surgeon for Air Forces Southern. “By collaborating closely with our Guyanese partners, we’re strengthening our interoperability, sharing knowledge, and reinforcing the trust that allows us to work together effectively in times of need. As Guyana marks its 60th anniversary, it’s an especially fitting moment to stand together and invest in a partnership focused on readiness, resilience, and the health of our communities.”
Led by U.S. Air Forces Southern, LAMAT 2026 underscores the enduring U.S. commitment to its partners in the Caribbean and Latin America, supporting collaborative approaches to humanitarian assistance and disaster response, the release noted.
The Guyana engagement will focus on key medical areas including general surgery, primary care, dentistry, optometry, emergency medicine, and preventive health services. In addition to patient care, the mission will emphasize professional exchanges designed to strengthen long-term medical capacity and regional resilience.
The LAMAT 2026 mission in Guyana will conclude with a closing ceremony on March 27, highlighting the accomplishments of the engagement and reinforcing the strength of the U.S.–Guyana partnership.
Guyana is the second of four host nations in the eight-week regional campaign, with follow-on stops in Suriname and Saint Lucia.
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