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Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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

By Public Relations Team

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service is proud to be part of this year’s Kwilimuna Traditional Ceremony of Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Malembeka VI Nawanda I of the Lamba-speaking people in Mpongwe District.
The ZFDS team has set up camp at the ceremony grounds, offering a range of health services, including dental, eye, laboratory and general medical screening services.
Earlier, the team, led by Team Lead Dr. Danny Musongole, paid a courtesy call on Her Royal Highness, reaffirming ZFDS’s commitment to bringing essential healthcare services closer to communities through its outreach programmes.
The Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Lawrence Mwanza, who was the Guest of Honour, also visited the ZFDS stand and commended the service for its continued improvement in delivering healthcare services to communities.
Mr. Mwanza further called for the continuous celebration and preservation of culture, emphasising the importance of traditional ceremonies in promoting and preserving Zambia’s rich cultural heritage.
Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Malembeka commended the Zambia Flying Doctor Service for its continued partnership in supporting the traditional ceremony and for providing essential health services to communities in the chiefdom through its various outreach programmes.

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25 July 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) team, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. George Ng’uni, was on hand to receive Her Honour the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, at ZFDS Ng’anga Bilonda Hospital in Mwansabombwe.
The Vice President arrived at the hospital ahead of the 2026 Umutomboko Traditional Ceremony, where she was warmly welcomed by the ZFDS team. The visit reflects the importance of the annual cultural celebration and underscores the role of ZFDS in providing quality healthcare services to the people of Mwansabombwe and the surrounding communities.

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24 July 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully facilitated the home repatriation of a patient living with pneumoconiosis from Fairview Hospital in Lusaka to Mufulira.
The patient, who is oxygen-dependent, was safely transported under continuous medical supervision, with oxygen therapy provided throughout the flight to ensure a safe and stable transfer.
The mission was undertaken following a request from the Workers’ Compensation.The aircraft was operated by Captain Siphosami Zulu and Captain Chanda Mumpangwe, while Paramedics Susan Banda and Mwiza Siloka provided specialised medical care during the evacuation.
ZFDS remains committed to delivering timely and reliable aeromedical evacuation services, bridging geographical barriers and ensuring patients can safely return home or access specialised medical care when needed.

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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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