Guyanese to benefit from surgical, eye and dental services through 2026 LAMAT mission
“Under the strategic direction of US Southern Command, a series of key medical engagements are being executed across South America and the Caribbean. These missions are designed to build enduring partnerships, bolster the capacity of our partner nations medical systems and enhance our collective readiness for complex global challenges,” Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Guyana, John Crippen said at the official opening of the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission at the Marriott Hotel.
He said the third LAMAT would see American medical professionals working with their counterparts in Guyana, Suriname, St Lucia, and St Kitts and Nevis to provide medical and dental treatment to patients. Mr Crippen said more than US$300,000 in medical supplies and “invaluable” medical experience being provided.
As part of LAMAT, detachment from the United States Air Force (USAF), linked to the Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is in Guyana to train security personnel in emergency response and treat ordinary Guyanese for a range of illnesses ay several healthcare facilities.
