Greenland does not need US hospital boat sent by Trump, says Denmark

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-Presse in CopenhagenFebruary 22, 2026 at 11:41 AM

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Following Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would send a hospital ship to Greenland, Denmark stated that Greenland's healthcare needs are already met through its own system and specialized treatment in Denmark. Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said he was unaware of any plans for the ship's arrival. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen defended Denmark's free healthcare system, which also extends to Greenland. This follows a recent agreement between Greenland and Denmark to improve treatment for Greenlandic patients in Danish hospitals. The announcement comes after Trump previously expressed interest in the U.S. acquiring Greenland for security reasons.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization 30% Nuuk ×230% DR ×230% Mette Frederiksen 40% Troels Lund Poulsen ×250% United States ×360% Donald Trump ×470% Denmark ×780% Greenland ×990%

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