- discusses plans for future collaboration
MINISTER of Health Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday received a briefing on the progress of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission and explored strategic plans for a potential LAMAT 2027 engagement during a high-level meeting at his Brickdam office.
Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships between the Ministry of Health (MOH) and United States universities, advancing digital health initiatives, and expanding surgical outreach programmes across Guyana. These measures aim to enhance capacity building, improve healthcare delivery, and ensure sustainable impact beyond the duration of the mission.
The visiting delegation included key officials from U.S. military and medical leadership, including Brigadier General Leigh Swanson (Air Mobility Command/Surgeon General), Colonel Brian Gavitt (AFSOUTH Surgeon General), Colonel Alfredo Laboy (SOUTHCOM Surgeon General), Major Donald Ortmann (Executive Assistant to the Air Mobility Command), Colonel Theodore Liszeski (LAMAT Mission Commander), and Major Ruchelle Austin and Captain Amar Hoxha (Co-Mission Directors).
Dr. Anand Persaud, the Ministry’s LAMAT liaison, also attended, continuing his pivotal role in coordinating efforts between local and international stakeholders.
The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the MOH and LAMAT, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing healthcare services in Guyana through sustained collaboration, innovation, and capacity-building initiatives.
