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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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14 April 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has evacuated two patients suffering from pneumoconiosis from Mufulira to Lusaka for specialized treatment at the International Hospital of Lusaka.
The evacuation, initiated by the Workers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB), Director of Compliance and Compensation Services, Maybin Nkolomba highlights ongoing efforts to enhance access to critical healthcare for workers affected by occupational diseases.
The operation began with Helicopter 9J-KDK, which departed Ndola at 07:57 hours and arrived in Mufulira at 08:16 hours.After boarding the patients, the aircraft departed at 08:30 hours and returned to Ndola at 08:50 hours. The mission was piloted by Zacharia Mbewe and Timothy Gibbs.
The patients were then transferred onto Caravan aircraft 9J-AGC, piloted by Siposami Zulu and Elvis Kite, which departed Ndola at 09:22 hours and arrived in Lusaka at 10:20hours.
Upon arrival, the patients were immediately taken to the International Hospital of Lusaka for further treatment.
ZFDS reaffirmed its commitment to providing timely aeromedical services and strengthening partnerships to improve healthcare delivery across the country.

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10 April 2026

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A 45-year-old man with a life-threatening brain injury was successfully evacuated from Solwezi to Maina Soko Military Hospital for urgent neurosurgical intervention.
The Zambia Flying Doctor Service carried out the emergency evacuation on Thursday morning, 9th April 2026, ensuring the patient arrived in Lusaka within hours.
Medical scans revealed that the patient had an acute subdural haematoma, a critical condition involving a blood clot exerting pressure on the brain,requiring specialised surgical care not available at Solwezi General Hospital.
Dr. Joshua Chisanga, Senior Medical Superintendent at Solwezi General Hospital, promptly submitted an urgent request to the Ministry of Health Zambia for aeromedical evacuation.
The aircraft departed Ndola at 07:49 hours and arrived in Solwezi approximately one hour later to retrieve the patient.
Upon landing at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (ZAF Base), the patient was swiftly transferred by ambulance and a specialised medical team from Maina Soko Military Hospital was waiting for him for immediate emergency treatment.

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05 April 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) successfully conducted an emergency medical evacuation of a 30-year-old woman, just two days postpartum, who developed life-threatening cardiac complications.
The patient was diagnosed with severe mitral stenosis,a critical narrowing of a heart valve that restricts blood flow,and a suspected left atrial thrombus, a potentially fatal blood clot within the heart.
Her condition was critical, marked by persistently low blood pressure despite ongoing medical intervention. The evacuation was requested by Dr. Kalombo Mwatu, Head of Emergency and Critical Care at Solwezi General Hospital, through the Ministry of Health.She was referred from Solwezi General Hospital to the National Heart Hospital in Lusaka for specialized cardiology care unavailable at the referring facility.
Despite her fragile state, the patient remained conscious and responsive. Oxygen therapy was initiated to support her breathing as the medical team urgently prepared her for evacuation.
ZFDS promptly coordinated the mission. Aircraft 9J-AGC, piloted by Siphosami Zulu with co-pilot Elvis Kite and paramedic Suzen Banda on board, departed Ndola at 08:36 and arrived in Solwezi at 09:37. After stabilisation and boarding, the aircraft departed at 10:34 and landed safely at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka at 12:05, where an ambulance was on standby to transfer the patient to the National Heart Hospital.
This mission underscores the critical importance of rapid response, coordination, and access to specialized healthcare, especially in life-threatening emergencies.
ZFDS remains committed to bridging the gap in emergency healthcare delivery, bringing hope and life-saving services to those in need.

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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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