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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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15 July 2026

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWN⭐️

The Management and Staff of the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) proudly congratulate our Senior Dental Therapist, Mr. Mathias Mweene⁩, on his appointment as the Dental Therapy Federation of Africa (DTFA) Ambassador to Zambia.
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to advancing oral healthcare in Zambia and beyond. Your appointment is a proud milestone for both the Zambia Flying Doctor Service and the nation.
Congratulations, Mr. Mweene! We wish you every success as you represent Zambia on the continental stage.
We are proud of you 👏
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14 July 2026

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CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL ZAMBIA DONATES ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO STRENGTHEN ZAMBIA FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY⭐️

Today, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) received a significant donation of essential medical supplies and equipment from Children International Zambia(CIZ) Children International Zambia , reaffirming a shared commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for underserved and hard-to-reach communities across the country.
The donation, which includes prenatal vitamins, essential medicines, theatre supplies, medical consumables, and other healthcare items, will enhance service delivery at health facilities and support mobile medical outreaches, ensuring that more communities receive timely and quality healthcare services.
The handover ceremony was hosted by ZFDS Chief Executive Officer Dr. George Ng’uni and attended by the Copperbelt Provincial Health Director Dr. Charles Mwinuna, Children International Zambia Country Director Ms. Doris Chirwa, Mufulira District Health Director Dr. Abel Hamonga, Dr. Enock Mwanza, representing Ndola Teaching Hospital, Dr. Shadreck Ngosa, representing Arthur Davison Children’s Hospital, representatives from CIZ and the ZFDS and other distinguished stakeholders in the health sector.
Speaking during the ceremony, Dr. Ng’uni expressed profound gratitude to Children International Zambia for the generous donation, describing it as a testament to the strong partnership between the two institutions and their shared commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable communities.
He further acknowledged the Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, for his Government’s continued support in revitalising the Zambia Flying Doctor Service through the recapitalisation programme to a tune of K167 million. Dr. Ng’uni noted that the Government’s investment has transformed the institution through the procurement of a Bell 212 helicopter, a King Air B200 pressurised aircraft, operational vehicles, fuel bowsers, an ambulance, assorted aircraft spare parts, as well as the training of pilots and aircraft engineers. He stated that these investments, coupled with support from cooperating partners such as Children International Zambia, have significantly enhanced ZFDS’s capacity to deliver life-saving healthcare services to communities across the country.
Children International Zambia Country Director Ms. Doris Chirwa reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting initiatives that improve healthcare access for women, children, and vulnerable populations, noting that strategic partnerships remain key to strengthening Zambia’s health system.
Copperbelt Provincial Health Director Dr. Charles Mwinuna commended the collaboration between Children International Zambia and ZFDS, describing it as a practical demonstration of the importance of partnerships in complementing Government efforts to achieve equitable and quality healthcare for all.
ZFDS remains grateful to the Government of the Republic of Zambia and its cooperating partners for their unwavering support as the institution continues to expand access to quality healthcare through its hospitals, aeromedical evacuations, and medical outreach programmes.
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13 July 2026

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ZFDS SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTS COORDINATED AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION OF TWO FORMER MINERS ⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully completed a coordinated aeromedical evacuation of two former miners, aged 65 and 73, from Mufulira to Lusaka in a carefully executed two-leg air ambulance operation.
The patients, who are beneficiaries of the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB), required specialized medical transportation to Lusaka. The mission commenced with ZFDS Bell 212 helicopter 9J-KDK, piloted by Chief Pilot Zachariah Mbewe and Co-pilot Timothy Gibbs, which departed ZFDS Headquarters in Ndola for Mufulira. The helicopter landed at Shinde Stadium, where officials from the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board formally handed over the patients to the ZFDS medical team.
During the flight from Mufulira to Ndola, Paramedics Suzen Banda and Prince Mwewa continuously monitored the patients’ vital signs, ensuring they remained stable, comfortable, and adequately supported with oxygen throughout the journey.
Upon arrival in Ndola, the patients were seamlessly transferred to ZFDS fixed-wing aircraft 9J-FDS, commanded by Pilots Siphosami Zulu and Elvis Kite, for the onward flight to Lusaka.
The aircraft landed safely at the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Base at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, where an ambulance and medical team from the International Hospital of Lusaka were on standby to receive the patients and facilitate their transfer for specialized medical care.
The successful operation highlights ZFDS’s continued commitment to delivering safe, timely, and coordinated aeromedical evacuation services. Through close collaboration with the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board and other healthcare partners, ZFDS remains dedicated to ensuring that beneficiaries requiring specialized treatment have reliable access to life-saving medical transportation and quality healthcare.

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