PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW COMMENDS LAMAT 2025, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HEALTH EQUITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 04, 2025 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Health of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has extended heartfelt commendations to the United States Air Force Southern Command (US SOUTHCOM) Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission, highlighting the profound significance of such partnerships in achieving his government’s vision for a sustainable island state.

In reflecting on the mission’s success during the closing ceremony held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Friday, April 04, 2025, Prime Minister Drew lauded the collaborative spirit and humanitarian commitment demonstrated by all involved.

“To all who played a role in this mission, thank you,” said Prime Minister Drew. “Your hands have healed, but your hearts have inspired.”

He emphasised that true national progress is not solely defined by policies and strategies, but by the real and lasting impact on the everyday lives of the people.

“And so, on behalf of the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, as we look to LAMAT 2026, we commit not only to welcoming you back, but to build upon the legacy we have created together,” Dr. Drew affirmed. “May the spirit of collaboration continue to ripple across our shores, reminding us that when we work in harmony, our possibilities are limitless.”

The minister of health concluded with a stirring message of unity and purpose, reinforcing his administration’s dedication to equitable healthcare and sustainable development.

“Let this be our reflection – that together, we are not only healing bodies, we are shaping a future where health is not a privilege for the few, but a promise kept to all,” he said.

Prime Minister Dr. Drew said that the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis remains steadfast in its pursuit of partnerships that empower communities, uplift lives, and move the nation closer to a future of resilience, equity, and shared prosperity.

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