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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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18 April 2025

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Season's greetings from the ZFDS Board, management and staff this Easter.


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18 April 2025

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) did today the 18th of April,2025 successfully carry out two (2) air medical evacuations in partnership with the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board.
The two patients were evacuated from Ndola to Mansa and Mansa to Lusaka respectively.
The patients conditions are stable and have been handed over to health care personnel from Mansa General Hospital and Fairview hospital respectively.
We commend our dedicated flight and medical crew for their swift, safe execution of this mission. We also thank the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board and the respective hospitals for their continued support and collaboration in a bid to ensure efficient and effective health care for all.
Zambia Flying Doctor Service – Taking healthcare to the skies, for every Zambian.

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14 April 2025

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service's Ng’anga Bikomd a hospital in Mwansabombwe Hospital, last night saved a young mother just three (3)weeks postpartum was rushed into emergency care in critical condition.
She presented with severe sepsis, acute anemia (Hb 7g/dL), and was in urgent need of life-saving care. Immediate resuscitation was initiated, including a blood transfusion, to stabilize her condition.
A skilled surgical team led by Dr. Christian Mutombo Lead Surgeon, assisted by Dr. Pethias Mwambazi, Ms. Chisunka and Ms. Yvette Anaesthetists, and Febby Mwambazi Scrub Nurse performed an emergency laparotomy lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Surgical findings included 6 perforations in the terminal ileum multiple interloop abscesses1.5 liters of fecal contamination in the abdominal cavity.
The team immediately resected 60 cm of damaged bowel, repaired the distal end, created an ileostomy, and carried out a full abdominal washout and closure.
Thanks to the fast, coordinated response and expertise of the ZFDS team, the patient is now stable and recovering well.
This is the power of accessible, high-quality healthcare delivered right where it’s needed most.
We are grateful to the Ministry of Health for the continued support provided to the Service to ensure universal health care for all is achieved .

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

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

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