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Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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

By Public Relations Team

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ZFDS SURGICAL TEAM BRINGS RELIEF TO PATIENTS IN SHANGOMBO, REMOVING 3KG OVARIAN MASS AND TREATING LONG-STANDING HYDROCELE⭐️

Two patients in Shangombo District have received much-needed relief after undergoing successful surgical procedures during the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) seven-day specialised medical outreach.
A 32-year-old woman, who had lived with an abdominal mass for approximately four months that had recently become associated with severe abdominal pain, underwent a diagnostic exploratory laparotomy after previous imaging investigations had not established the cause of the mass.
During the procedure, the ZFDS surgical team discovered a large right-sided ovarian cystic mass weighing approximately 3 kilograms. A unilateral oophorectomy was subsequently performed, successfully removing the affected ovary together with the mass.
In another case, a 74-year-old man received surgical treatment for a huge, long-standing painless hydrocele after living with the scrotal swelling for several years.
Following assessment, the surgical team performed a hydrocelectomy using Lord’s plication technique, successfully treating the condition.
The ZFDS surgical team also conducted other procedures during the outreach, including the excision of a sebaceous cyst and removal of lipomas, providing patients in Shangombo and surrounding communities with access to specialised surgical care closer to home.
The procedures were led by ZFDS Lead Surgeon Dr Kelly Makonko, assisted by Dr Ululi Wamunyima, Senior Medical Officer and Acting Hospital Medical In-Charge at Shangombo District Hospital; Dr David Chabala, Senior Medical Officer; Jacqueline Kalokoni, Registered Operating Theatre Nurse; Elizabeth Mulimba, Operating Theatre Nurse; Kaposhi Mwanagono, Anaesthetist; and Maria Kasaku, Runner.
The surgical interventions form part of the ongoing seven-day ZFDS specialised medical outreach in Shangombo District, which is providing surgical, general medical screening, dental, eye, laboratory and pharmacy services to communities.
Through the outreach, ZFDS continues to support the national health system by bringing specialised healthcare services closer to communities and helping reduce geographical barriers to accessing essential medical care, particularly for people living in hard-to-reach areas.
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18 September 2026

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TWO AIRCRAFT, ONE MISSION: ZFDS MOVES CRITICAL SPINAL PATIENT TO LUSAKA⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully conducted a coordinated aeromedical evacuation of a 21-year-old male patient from Kitwe Teaching Hospital to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka for specialised management following a serious road traffic incident.
The patient sustained a severe spinal cord injury and mandibular fractures after falling from a moving vehicle. He was admitted to Kitwe Teaching Hospital following referral from Kalulushi General Hospital.
Given the severity of the spinal injury and the need for specialised intervention at UTH, the Senior Medical Superintendent at Kitwe Teaching Hospital, Dr Chileshe Mboni, made an urgent request through the Ministry of Health for aeromedical evacuation, citing the need for safe and appropriate transportation.
In response, ZFDS deployed two aircraft to facilitate the transfer and ensure the patient reached Lusaka without unnecessary delay.
The first stage of the operation involved 9J-KDK, piloted by Chief Pilot Zacharia Mbewe, with Timothy Gibbs as co-pilot. The aircraft departed from the HeadOffice in Ndola for Kitwe Playing Fields, where the patient was received by the ZFDS medical evacuation team.
At the HeadOffice in Ndola , a second aircraft, 9J-FDS, a Cessna Caravan, was already on standby to continue the evacuation to Lusaka. The aircraft was flown by Captain Chanda Mumpangwe and Captain Siphosami Zulu, allowing the transfer to continue seamlessly.
The aircraft landed at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport ZAF Base, where a University Teaching Hospital ambulance was waiting to transport the patient to UTH for continued specialised care.
The coordinated operation demonstrates the critical role of aeromedical evacuation in connecting patients with serious injuries to specialised healthcare services, particularly where long-distance road transportation may present additional challenges or risks.
ZFDS remains committed to providing timely aeromedical support and connecting patients from across Zambia to specialised health facilities when the need arises.
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17 September 2026

By Public Relations Team

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ZFDS HAILED FOR TAKING SPECIALISED MEDICAL SERVICES CLOSER TO COMMUNITIES IN SHANGOMBO⭐️

Authorities in Western Province have commended the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) for taking specialised medical services closer to communities in Shangombo District through a seven-day medical outreach programme.
Western Province Provincial Medical Director, Dr Njekwa Samutumwa, said the outreach will complement ongoing efforts to improve access to quality healthcare services in Shangombo and the wider province.
Shangombo District Commissioner Mubita Siyamana said the district continues to record a high number of referrals for various medical conditions. He noted that the arrival of ZFDS will help address the backlog of patients requiring specialised care, particularly surgical services.
Shangombo District Health Director Dr Luwo Chitanda said the district continues to face a disease burden that includes malaria and hernias, making the outreach an important intervention in addressing the healthcare needs of local communities.
Shangombo Town Council Secretary Abwino Banda also welcomed the ZFDS intervention, saying the support will go a long way in responding to the healthcare needs of people in the district.
Meanwhile, ZFDS Shangombo Team Lead Dr Luyando Simunyama said the team is ready to deliver the planned services throughout the outreach.
The ZFDS team will reach communities in Mambolomoka, Kaungamashi, Mbanda, Mulonga, Sipuma, Shangombo Hospital and Siwelewele, providing surgical, general medical screening, dental, eye, laboratory and pharmacy services.
The outreach underscores ZFDS’s continued commitment to taking specialised healthcare services closer to communities, supporting the national health system and reducing geographical barriers to accessing essential healthcare, particularly for people living in hard-to-reach areas.

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