The Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH) announced in a press release on Monday that its medical team participated in the 2024 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) in Saint Kitts and Nevis this March, embarking on a 10-day mission to provide community medical services at the local hospital. The hospital stated that this cross-national medical cooperation has proven successful and received high praise.
In the mission, TVGH's team conducted cataract surgeries and used a handheld retinal camera for patient examinations. Pediatric doctors offered guidance on treating childhood diseases like kidney disease, eczema, and asthma. The emergency medicine staff demonstrated ultrasound use and performed life-saving surgeries for cardiac emergencies.
In a further show of support, TVGH and the Foreign Ministry mutually donated pediatric equipment and supplies worth over NT$ 400,000 (over US$ 12,000) along with providing training sessions for local medical personnel on their usage.
Taiwan's ambassador to Saint Kitts and Nevis, Michel Lin (林昭宏), expressed gratitude for TVGH's contributions to diplomatic relations. He emphasized that the medical mission has significantly bolstered medical cooperation between the two nations, establishing a strong foundation for expanded collaboration across various fields in the future.
The TVGH highlighted that their participation aimed to assess and positively impact the healthcare systems of the Eastern Caribbean countries. Internally, it sought to develop local medical manpower, while externally adopting a cooperative model to promote the significance of international medical service.