Following two weeks of intensive medical assistance and collaboration, the 2025 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) concluded its mission in St. Lucia on March 7, 2025. This marks the third annual mission to the island nation by LAMAT, which includes Air Force surgeons, nurses, and technicians who engaged in health initiatives alongside local medical personnel.
During their time in St. Lucia, the team successfully performed over 130 surgeries and treated more than 1,400 patients. The mission not only enhanced local medical capabilities but also fostered long-term knowledge exchange between U.S. military personnel and their St. Lucian counterparts.
The LAMAT team comprised members from the U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command South. They collaborated with medical professionals from St. Lucia and Taiwan to exchange critical skills and reinforce best practices in surgical and post-operative care.
Specialists within the team included medical and dental professionals as well as support staff, ensuring a comprehensive exchange of expertise. The mission emphasized immediate patient care while focusing on sustainable growth of local healthcare infrastructure.
The conclusion of this year's mission reaffirms "the importance of international medical collaboration in enhancing healthcare systems," according to a statement about the initiative's success in strengthening global partnerships.
In addition to their work in St. Lucia, LAMAT missions are scheduled for later this year in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as St. Kitts and Nevis, aiming to further expand regional impact.