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Schoolchildren participate in an audiology screening at the Halliday-Smith Primary School in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, during the Lesser Antilles medical assistance team 2025 mission, March 25, 2025. The mission highlights U.S. commitment to strengthening partnerships and enhancing medical readiness through real-world experience and collaboration.

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