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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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07 March 2026

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Today ,7th March,2026, The ZFDS team led by the Chief Executive Officer Dr.George Ng’uni joined fellow service members,stakeholders in promoting fitness, teamwork, and unity in the 21KM,10KM and 5KM races.
Our dedicated medical and support staff ensured that medical services were provided efficiently. Water points were manned and supplied by ZFDS to support hydration in collaboration with others, while physiotherapy services and necessary consumables were also provided by the Service to ensure effective medical care.
Events like these strengthen the bond between our institutions and highlight our shared commitment to serving communities across Zambia.
Beyond the finish line, this event reminds us of the shared commitment between ZFDS and ZAF to serve communities across Zambia.
Congratulations to all participants for an inspiring run!
Congratulations to the Zambia Airforce (ZAF ) on the successful marathon.

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06 March 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) is currently showcasing its services at the ongoing Zambia Air Force Marathon Expo being held at Zuze Air Force Base in Ndola.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit the ZFDS stand to access a range of free medical services, including general screening, eye care, dental services, physiotherapy, and emergency medical support.
In addition, the ZFDS information desk is available to provide visitors with detailed information about the organization’s operations and the vital medical outreach services it delivers across the country.
We invite everyone attending the expo to pass through our stand and learn more about how the Zambia Flying Doctor Service continues to provide life-saving medical services to communities across Zambia.

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06 March 2026

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A 30-year-old woman has been evacuated from Lewanika General Hospital in Mongu to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka after a severe Road Traffic Accident (RTA) that left her in a critical condition.
The patient suffered a serious brain injury with suspected bleeding on the brain and fluid in the lungs, and was unconscious on arrival.
It was indicated that she required urgent brain surgery, including a brain scan and a possible operation to relieve pressure on the brain, services that were unavailable at the facility.
In response to the emergency, Hospital Senior Medical Superintendent Dr. Sikakena Kapatiso wrote to the Permanent Secretary for Technical Services at the Ministry of Health Zambia, requesting an emergency air evacuation through the Zambia Flying Doctors Service.
The request was approved, and the evacuation mission was dispatched from the ZFDS base in Ndola.
Director of Aviation Services Lasford Manchishi and Acting Deputy Director Aviation Services Patrick Kawanu crewed aircraft 9J-AGC, while paramedic Suzen Banda and anaesthetist Bupe Musenga provided medical care throughout the flight.
The aircraft departed Ndola at 12:07 hours, landed in Mongu at 14:27 hours to pick the patient from Lewanika General Hospital, and later departed at 14:57 hours for Lusaka.
The patient, who was on a ventilator during the flight, arrived in stable condition and was handed over to a medical team from the University Teaching Hospital at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport,ZAF side.
As a statutory body and the Ministry of Health,ZFDS reaffirms its commitment to improving access to specialized medical care through the Ministry of Health and Government and the Government of the Republic of Zambia.

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

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

zfdsadmin@zfds.org.zm

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