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Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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

By Public Relations Team

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has today successfully evacuated two patients with spinal injuries to Lusaka for specialised medical care, reaffirming its commitment to providing timely aeromedical services to patients across the country.
The first mission involved the evacuation of a 22-year-old male patient with a suspected C4–C5 spinal injury sustained after falling from a tree. The patient was airlifted from Kasama to Lusaka by pilots Elvis Kite and Chanda Mumpangwe, with medical support provided by Paramedics Susan Banda and Mwiza Siloka.
In a separate mission, a 48-year-old male patient with a spinal injury was evacuated from Chililabombwe to Lusaka for specialised medical assessment following a referral through the Workers’ Compensation.
The Chililabombwe -Ndola leg of the mission in the Bell 212 9J-KDK was operated by Chief Pilot Zachariah Mbewe and Timothy Gibbs, while the Ndola - Lusaka leg was flown by Director Aviation Services Lasford Manchisi and Deputy Director Aviation Patrick Kawanu. Medical support throughout the evacuation was provided by Paramedic Prince Mwewa.
These successful evacuations underscore the ZFDS vital role in bridging geographical barriers to healthcare by ensuring patients requiring specialised treatment are transported safely and efficiently to appropriate referral facilities.

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21 July 2026

By Public Relations Team

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Today, Her Honour the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Mrs. Mutale Nalumango, paid an official visit to Mwansabombwe District and landed at the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) facility at Ng’anga Bilonda Hospital.
We are honoured by her visit, which underscores the Government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare service delivery and highlights the vital role that ZFDS continues to play in improving access to quality healthcare across the country.
We are grateful and remain steadfast in supporting the Government’s efforts to provide quality, accessible healthcare services to all Zambians.

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17 July 2026

By Public Relations Team

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully repatriated two Workers’ Compensation beneficiaries from Lusaka to their respective homes in Senanga District, Western Province, and Mansa District, Luapula Province, following successful specialised treatment at the International Hospital of Zambia.
The patients, aged 30 and 36, had both sustained spinal injuries. The 30-year-old patient was living with quadriplegia resulting from a spinal injury, while the 36-year-old patient had sustained a spinal injury following a road traffic accident. Following their discharge from hospital, ZFDS coordinated their safe aeromedical transfer back to their communities.
The cross-province repatriation mission was conducted using two ZFDS fixed-wing aircraft. Aircraft registration 9J-AGC was piloted by Siphosami Zulu with Co-pilot Elvis Kite, while aircraft registration 9J-FDS was commanded by Director of Aviation Services Lasford Manchishi and Deputy Director of Aviation Services Patrick Kawanu.
The aircraft departed ZFDS Headquarters in Ndola and proceeded to the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Base in Lusaka, where the patients were handed over by the ambulance team to the ZFDS medical crew. Following careful boarding procedures and pre-flight preparations, the aircraft departed for their respective destinations.
Throughout the flights, ZFDS paramedics Prince Mwewa and Suzen Banda provided continuous in-flight medical care, ensuring that both patients remained safe, stable, and comfortable during the journey.
Aircraft 9J-AGC landed at Mongu Airport,Simultaneously, aircraft 9J-FDS landed at Mansa Airport. This mission underscores the ZFDS unwavering commitment to delivering seamless aeromedical transport services and ensuring that patients can safely return home after receiving specialised medical care, regardless of distance.

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