U.S. Southern Command’s LAMAT provides support to 5 medical facilities in Guyana

On March 31, the U.S. Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission, in collaboration with Guyana’s Ministry of Health, began a two-week medical engagement in five locations in Guyana.  The mission aims to build partnerships, provide additional capacity and support to medical facilities, and improve our collective ability to meet complex global health challenges.  This is the second LAMAT mission and represents the U.S. commitment to the people of Guyana.

The Ministry of Health will host a team of 60 U.S. Army and Air Force doctors, nurses, and technicians as they collaborate with medical professionals in Guyana to provide a range of medical and dental treatments to patients.  These services will be provided at Port Mourant Hospital, the New Amsterdam Regional Hospital, the West Demerara Regional Hospital, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, and the Cheddi Jagan Dental School.

While addressing the opening ceremony, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony welcomed the LAMAT mission for a second time to Guyana and highlighted the enduring legacy and impactful partnership between the United States and Guyana through collaborations such as LAMAT.

In opening remarks, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Adrienne Galanek, noted that “LAMAT honors our promise to be Guyana’s trusted partner and reflects the ongoing and fruitful partnership between the Government of Guyana and the United States, aimed at enhancing health services.”