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Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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

By Public Relations Team

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In a continued demonstration of its national mandate to deliver critical emergency medical services, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has today 25th May,2026 successfully carried out a medical evacuation mission in Namwala District under the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board.
The mission involved the emergency transfer of a beneficiary in need of urgent specialist medical attention from Namwala to Lusaka. Upon arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (ZAF Base), the patient was safely handed over to a standby medical team from the International Hospital of Lusaka for further management.
The ZFDS aircraft 9J-FDS landed in Namwala at 10:25 hours to evacuate a beneficiary requiring medical attention. Following patient stabilization and preparation for transfer, the aircraft departed Namwala at 11:05 hours and safely landed in Lusaka at 12:00 hours.
Upon arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (ZAF Base), the patient was successfully handed over to a medical team from the International Hospital of Lusaka for further specialized management.
The mission was commanded by Director of Aviation Services Lasford Manchishi, with Co-pilot Chanda Mumpangwe assisting in the operation. Continuous in-flight medical care was provided by paramedics Nelly Njamba and Suzen Banda, who ensured the patient remained stable throughout the evacuation.
 
The successful operation highlights the importance of coordinated emergency response systems and the continued partnership between ZFDS and the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board in ensuring access to critical healthcare services, particularly for patients in remote parts of the country.

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24 May 2026

By Public Relations Team

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A 14-day-old baby born with Aphelia (Penile Agenesis) a rare congenital condition also known as penile agenesis, a condition in which the male reproductive organ does not develop and an eight-month-old child battling a congenital heart disease were among three critical patients evacuated this morning by the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) from Chinsali General Hospital for specialized treatment.
The eight-month-old baby diagnosed with Down syndrome and a congenital heart condition has been struggling with feeding and swallowing difficulties, persistent vomiting, repeated choking episodes, and recurrent diarrhoea, resulting in severe weight loss and the need for advanced medical attention.
The third patient was a 60-year-old man living with chronic kidney disease, who has endured severe back pain and difficulty walking for over a year. Doctors suspect his illness may have affected and weakened his bones, requiring further assessment by a nephrologist.
The evacuation followed approval from the Ministry of Health after a request was made by the attending doctor, Dr. Chiluba Songiwe.
During the flight, the patients were cared for by ZFDS paramedics Sr. Susan Banda and Sr. Nelly Njamba, while the mission was piloted by Director Aviation Services Col.Lasford Manchisi and Captain Chanda Mumpangwe.
ZFDS continues to fulfill its mandate of connecting patients in remote areas to specialized healthcare services, ensuring that no life is left behind.

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22 May 2026

By Public Relations Team

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service is currently conducting a Cataract Camp at AeroMED James Lawless Hospital in Northrise, Ndola, as part of its continued commitment to delivering specialist eye care services and restoring sight to patients in need.
The ongoing two-day camp, running from 22nd to 23rd May 2026, has brought together specialist medical personnel providing cataract assessments, consultations, surgical procedures, and post-operative care aimed at improving vision and transforming lives.
This initiative reflects ZFDS’ unwavering dedication to bringing quality healthcare closer to the people through accessible specialist medical services.
Saving Lives, Bringing Hope. Restoring Sight, Changing Lives.

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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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