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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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19 May 2026

By Public Relations Team

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS), today, 19th May 2026, successfully conducted a cross-province medical evacuation, airlifting two former miners and beneficiaries of the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board from the Copperbelt Province to Lusaka Province for routine medical check-ups.
The mission commenced in Ndola, where ZFDS ambulance registration GRZ 915 CK was deployed for the first leg of the operation, departing for Mufulira District to collect the patients. The patients were then transported to the ZFDS Zuze Airbase in preparation for the air transfer.
For the second leg of the mission, the ZFDS King Air Beechcraft 200, registration 9J-MMM, was deployed under the command of Deputy Director of Aviation Patrick Kawanu, alongside Co-Pilot Siposami Zulu. Paramedics Paul Siame and Bupe Chisanga provided in-flight medical monitoring, ensuring continuity of care throughout the journey.
The aircraft departed Ndola at 08:30 hours and landed safely at ZAF Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka at 09:10 hours. Upon arrival, the patients were handed over to the awaiting medical team from Lusaka International Hospital for continued treatment.
This mission underscores ZFDS’s vital role in bridging healthcare gaps across Zambia and ensuring patients receive timely specialised care regardless of distance.

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18 May 2026

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In continued partnership with the Workers Compensation Fund Control Board, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) today, 18th May 2026, successfully repatriated a beneficiary from the International Hospital of Lusaka back to Nakonde following specialized medical care and discharge after undergoing routine checkups.
The mission was conducted by Director Aviation Services Col. Lasford Manchisi and Co-Pilot Chanda Mumpangwe, with professional medical support from paramedics Susan Banda and Bwalya Chisanga, ensuring a safe and seamless transfer.
This successful mission highlights the growing impact of the collaboration between ZFDS and the Workers Compensation Fund Control Board in improving access to specialized healthcare services for Zambia’s workforce and ensuring beneficiaries receive quality care when it matters most.
At ZFDS, our commitment remains unwavering in delivering quality aeromedical services that strengthen healthcare systems and improve lives across the nation.

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17 May 2026

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Today, 17th May 2026, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS), through its partnership with the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board under the existing MOU, successfully repatriated a Workers Compensation beneficiary from Lusaka International Hospital of Zambia back to Livingstone, Southern Province, following his discharge.
The mission was carried out by ZFDS Deputy Director Aviation Services Patrick Kawanu alongside Co-Pilot Elvis Kite.
This successful mission highlights the strong collaboration between ZFDS and the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board in ensuring Zambians, regardless of location, continue to access safe and timely healthcare transportation services.
Together, the two institutions continue to demonstrate that collaboration strengthens service delivery and places the wellbeing of the client at the centre of every operation, ensuring that people come first while restoring hope to families across the nation.

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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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