The Republic of China (Taiwan) has reinforced its longstanding partnership with St. Kitts and Nevis by providing essential medical equipment and supplies to support the ongoing U.S. Air Force Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission.
In a brief handover ceremony, Taiwan’s Resident Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Michael Lin, formally presented the donation to the Ministry of Health, fulfilling Taiwan’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services. The equipment will directly benefit the Joseph N. France General Hospital and strengthen community-based healthcare across the Federation.
This contribution underscores Taiwan’s unwavering dedication to advancing public health in St. Kitts and Nevis. It also highlights the collaborative spirit behind the LAMAT 2025 mission, a partnership between the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan aimed at supporting the nation’s healthcare sector.
Director of Health Institutions, Dr. Jenson Morton, expressed profound gratitude for the donation, noting its significant impact on both hospital-based and community healthcare services.
“We are here this morning for a brief but significant ceremony, as we receive much-needed medical equipment and supplies from the Republic of China (Taiwan). These items will benefit the Joseph N. France General Hospital and community-based health services throughout St. Kitts and Nevis,” Dr. Morton stated.
He revealed that discussions with Taiwan regarding support for the LAMAT mission began months ago, and Taiwan promptly responded with enthusiasm.
“Without hesitation, they agreed to send their personnel, transforming this into a joint mission between the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan,” Dr. Morton added.
The donation includes critical tools to enhance the country’s capacity for paediatric emergency response, significantly strengthening St. Kitts and Nevis’ medical infrastructure.
“We are grateful for the continued partnership and strong relationship between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan),” Dr. Morton emphasised.
Taiwan’s active role in the LAMAT 2025 initiative reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Federation’s healthcare system. Meanwhile, St. Kitts and Nevis continues to advocate for Taiwan’s inclusion in major international organisations, including the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
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