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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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23 August 2025

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ZFDS SAVES MOTHER'S LIFE ⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) successfully executed a critical medical evacuation, airlifting a 38-year-old mother from a remote hospital in Mbala,northern province to Lusaka for urgent, specialist treatment.
The swift action was initiated to save her life after she developed severe complications following childbirth.
The patient was initially admitted to Mbala General Hospital on August 9, 2025, for a ruptured uterus during her fifth pregnancy .
Further investigations revealed that the mother needed immediate attention by Uro-Gynaecology specialists in Lusaka.
According to Dr. Bornface Chisenga, the Medical Superintendent at Mbala General Hospital, the patient's condition was critical, and she needed urgent transfer to the specialist team at the Women and Newborn Hospital.
The team had already been contacted and was prepared to receive her.
The patient was successfully flown from Mbala aboard the ZFDS aircraft 9J-AGC on the 22nd of August,2025.
The plane departed from Ndola, arriving in Mbala at 10:35 hours.
After immediately loading the patient, the aircraft departed Mbala at 10:35 hours and landed in Lusaka at 11:20 hours.
The medical team from the university Teaching Hospital (UTH) emergency department was on the ground to receive the patient and transport her to the facility.
The mission underscores the importance of a robust emergency medical transport system in the country's ongoing efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates and ensure the well-being of mothers and their families.
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23 August 2025

By Public Relations Team

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ZFDS & CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL EXPAND RURAL HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP ⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) is strengthening its role in national healthcare through a new partnership with Children International Zambia (CIZ).
The agreement, formalized with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in Lusaka in June, is designed to extend critical health services and medical supplies to children and families in remote and underserved communities.
A CIZ delegation toured ZFDS facilities on Thursday 19th August,2026 to better understand their capabilities and assets.
The team visited the static Aeromedical Hospitals at James Lawless in Ndola's Northrise and Kenneth Kaunda in Itawa.
The delegation then held a debriefing at the ZFDS headquarters at Zuze Air Force Base before flying to Mwansabombwe to see the Ng’anga Bilonda Hospital.
During the debrief, Christina Becherer, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Children International, explained that the visit was crucial for understanding ZFDS's operations.
This insight, she noted, will help in crafting a compelling narrative to secure support from global foundations and pharmaceutical partners.
Ms.Doras Chirwa, Agency Director for Children International Zambia, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration.
"We support the government's efforts to provide quality health care," she said. "We are now ready to expand our reach in rural areas.
This is where we are aligned; we are talking the same language."
Echoing this sentiment, Dr. George Ng'uni, the CEO of the Zambia Flying Doctor Service, highlighted the immense need in rural areas.
“An adult can walk to a clinic, but how do we handle a child who cannot?” he asked. "This partnership will help us ensure no one is left behind."
Dr. Ng'uni also pointed out the need for basic equipment for their medical teams and appealed for support to expand diagnostic services and medical outreaches.
The delegation also included Ms. Jessica Pedersen, Global Manager for Product Donations, Mr. Vincent Simangolwa, Product Donations Manager Zambia, and Mr. Miller Chibomba, Continuous Improvement & Technology Services Manager.
Enhanced collaboration for ensuring effective and efficient service delivery is achieved for each and every Zambian.
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23 August 2025

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FLYING DOCTORS TAKE HEALTH TO ZAMPOST STAFF IN NDOLA⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has expanded its health outreach taking vital medical screenings and wellness services directly to employees at the Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST) headquarters in Ndola.
The health program, held on June 20, 2025, was initiated after ZAMPOST formally requested the Zambia Flying Doctor Service support to safeguard the well-being of its staff.
The goal was to encourage employees to prioritize their health, with the belief that a healthy workforce is a productive one.
ZFDS medical team lead by Dr.Jonathan Masalo provided a wide range of services, including consultation,voluntary counseling and testing, dental checkups, eye examinations, blood sugar monitoring, and screenings for malaria and various cancers.
The initiative saw an overwhelming response, with 147 employees benefiting from the on-site services.
According to statistics from the outreach, 63 employees underwent general health screening, while 52 received counseling.
In addition, 31 employees had dental checkups, and 41 had their eyes examined.
Laboratory services were also a key part of the program, with 31 random blood sugar tests and 25 malaria rapid tests conducted.
The screenings also included 18 prostate-specific antigen tests and cervical cancer screenings for seven women.
Acting Postmaster General, Ms. Lydia Lubobya, also participated in the screenings alongside her staff, showing strong institutional support for employee wellness.
This partnership highlights the Zambia Flying Doctor Service’s evolving role in delivering essential medical care not just in rural areas but also within institutions that recognize health as a fundamental aspect of a productive and thriving workforce.

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