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Zambia Flying Doctor Service

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) is a grant-aided service delivery statutory board under the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia. It was founded by Dr. James Lawless in 1965. The FDS Act provides for the establishment, management and development of the Zambia Flying Doctor Service

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To provide cost effective, quality and efficient aero-medical services in remote, rural and hard to reach areas and other parts of the country in order to combat human diseases and save lives

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16 September 2025

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Every Tuesday of the third week | ⏰ 08:00 – 13:00
👶 Bring your child for check-ups and care with the Zambia Flying Doctor Service.

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15 September 2025

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) over the weekend brought both essential healthcare and vibrant entertainment to the Chibwela Munshi Traditional Ceremony in Lufwanyama District.
The event, held on Saturday 13th September, 2025 was a celebration of the rich culture of the Lamba-speaking people and was attended by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubalo, who represented the Republican Presidential Mr. Hakainde Hichilema.
In addition to supporting the ceremony by painting the chief's palace and decorating the main arena, the ZFDS medical team provided a wide range of free services, including dental and eye care, radiology, and lab tests.
Two patients with critical conditions—one with severe anemia and another with acute diarrhea—were referred for further medical care.
The ZFDS brass band and majorettes also captivated the crowd with energetic performances, adding to the cultural festivities.
The ZFDS delegation was led by Mr. Mulenga Zulu,Director Finance who was accompanied by Director Medical Service Dr.Chisanga Puta,Chief Security Mr.Chama Chilatema,Chief Internal Auditor Mrs.Grace Kafula,Chief Planner Mr.Robison Mufumbilwa and Helicopter Pilot Mr. Zacharia Mbewe.
The ZFDS continues to enhance service delivery in the rural and hard to reach areas of the Country.

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14 September 2025

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In a coordinated effort with the Ikelen’gi District Health Office, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) successfully evacuated two patients from Kalene Mission Hospital to Lusaka for urgent, specialized medical treatment on the 11th September,2025.
The emergency evacuations were requested by the local District Health Office and quickly approved by Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, the Permanent Secretary for Technical Services at the Ministry of Health.
The two patients, a newborn and a 56-year-old man both needed advanced medical care unavailable in their local area.
A ZFDS aircraft left Ndola at 9:21hours and arrived in Ikelen’gi just after 11:00 hours.
After the patients were safely boarded, the plane departed mwinilunga at 12:15 hours, landing safely at the Kenneth Kaunda international Airport ZAF base in Lusaka at 14:15 hours.
Ambulances from the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and the National Heart Hospital were on hand at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to immediately transfer the patients for further care.

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Plot number 2965, Hangar No 1B at Zuze Airforce Base, Ndola.

(+260) 212-618228, 00212-613890, 0212611417/8

zfdsadmin@zfds.org.zm

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