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Mr President Hakainde Hichilema

Republican President

Fellow Citizens, health is key to attaining a healthy and productive population. Health is not only a social determinant but an economic commodity to enhance human development. There are, however, inequalities in health service delivery, especially between rural and urban areas. This calls for institutional and systems strengthening to ensure health security for the nation. Our administration will enhance healthcare financing to improve the quality of health service delivery. We will also ensure that rural and urban communities are involved in the planning and delivery of health services as closer to our people as possible.

Hon. Elijah Julaki Muchima

Minister of Health

The Ministry aims to provide effective quality healthcare services close to the family as possible. This ensures equity of access to health service delivery and contributes to the human and socioeconomic development. The ministry also targets to attain Sustainable Development Goals on health and other national health priorities.

Dr Rosemary Kumwenda

Board Chairperson

As part of our mandate, we must endeavor to reach out to all corners of the country inclusive of the hard-to-reach areas. To make this achievable in the shortest possible time, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Zambia Air Force for enhanced support towards our activities. We, therefore, lay a challenge to all employees to up their game, while an assurance goes out to all Zambians that we shall endeavour to provide the best aeromedical services.

Dr. George Ng'uni

Chief Executive Officer

As we embark on a renewed journey of becoming the leading and preferred aero-medical service provider, our focus on provision of cost-effective, quality, and efficient aero-medical services to remote hard-to-reach areas and other places countrywide is key. This is the sure way to contribute to the improvement of the well-being of our fellow citizens. Clearly, there is inequitable access to basic health services in our country between provinces and between urban and rural areas. In urban areas, 99 percent of households are within 5 kilometres of a health facility compared to 50 per cent in rural areas.

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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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24 November 2025

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ZFDS ENGAGEMENT YIELDS POSITIVE RESPONSE IN THE CHOLERA PREVENTION CAMPAIGN WITH CHLORINE DONATION ⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has received a generous donation of 30 cases of chlorine from Ndola resident Mr. Barejia Irfan to support cholera prevention efforts.

The handover ceremony took place at ZFDS Headquarters at Zuze Airforce Base.

ZFDS Director of Finance, Mr. Mulega Zulu, received the donation on behalf of the Service and expressed gratitude to Mr. Irfan for his timely contribution.

The supplies arrive as the Service prepares to launch a cholera sensitization campaign on the Copperbelt. This will be done under the guidance of the Ministry of Health,Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Chililabombwe Muncipal Council specifically targeting Ndola and the Chililabombwe-Kasumbalesa border area.

The campaign represents a proactive approach to preventing potential waterborne disease outbreaks that are common during the rainy season.

Mr. Irfan, who sourced the scarce commodity from Kitwe, pledged continued support for community health initiatives in the Country.

Also present to receive the donation were ZFDS Chief Internal Auditor Mrs. Grace Mwila Kafula, Chief Human Resource Officer Mr. Edward Msoni and Chief Planner Mr.Robinson Mufumbilwa. The team assured proper accountability for the donated materials and commended the partnership between ZFDS and private citizens in advancing public health.

We continue to ensure we provide quality health care in a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. We call upon stakeholders to come on board ,together we can prevent Cholera.

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22 November 2025

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ZFDS STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL TO ENHANCE EYE CARE SERVICES ⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has collaborated with Ndola Lions Club International to advance access to essential eye care services in rural communities.

The engagement, held at James Lawless AeroMED Hospital in Northrise , marks an important step toward strengthening partnerships that support improved healthcare delivery across the country.

During the meeting, ZFDS Chief Executive Officer Dr. George NG'UNI emphasized the need for broader areas of collaboration beyond eye care, noting that strategic partnerships are key to expanding services to underserved populations.

He highlighted that working together will enable both institutions to extend their reach and impact, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas.

As part of the collaboration, Ndola Lions Club International donated 290 medical supplies to the Zambia Flying Doctor Service.

The donation was presented by Lions Club President Sadhna, who reaffirmed the organization's commitment to supporting efforts that promote eye health and community well-being.

Ndola Lions Club International expressed pride in supporting ZFDS through the donation of essential medical supplies aimed at enhancing eye care services.

The organization commended the Zambia Flying Doctor Service for its dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to serving people in the most remote parts of Zambia.

"We appreciate the Zambia Flying Doctor Service and stand with you in this mission. May this partnership continue to grow as we work together to bring better sight and improve family health outcomes," Lions Club President Sadhna affirmed.

This collaboration underscores a shared mission to deliver quality healthcare to all Zambians, regardless of location, and sets the foundation for future joint initiatives that will benefit countless families across the nation.

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21 November 2025

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ZFDS HELICOPTER 9J-KDK LANDS IN LUANSHYA FOR EMERGENCY PATIENT EVACUATION⭐️

The Workers' Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) engaged the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) to undertake an emergency air evacuation for its beneficiary suffering from paraplegia resulting from a spinal injury.

Helicopter 9J-KDK was deployed to Luanshya to transport the patient to Fairview International Hospital of Zambia in Lusaka on Friday, 21 November 2025, in line with the existing medical services contract between the two institutions.

In a formal request addressed to the ZFDS Chief Executive Officer, WCFCB Director of Compliance and Compensation Services, Mr. Maybin Nkholomba, emphasized the urgency of transporting the patient from Luanshya to the International Hospital of Zambia in Lusaka for specialized medical attention.

Responding promptly to the request, ZFDS helicopter 9J-KDK was airborne at 08:25 hours and landed at Luanshya Police Grounds at 08:30 hours.

Paramedics swiftly loaded the patient before the aircraft departed for Lusaka at 09:26 hours.

The helicopter landed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (ZAF Base) at 10:01 hours, where an ambulance from Fairview Hospital received the patient for onward transfer to the International Hospital of Zambia.

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Hon. Elijah Julaki Muchima

Dr Rosemary Kumwenda

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