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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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22 September 2026

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A 42-year-old man living with epilepsy has undergone surgery at Shangombo District Hospital after sustaining severe burn injuries when he fell into a fire during a seizure.
The patient, who had a history of poor adherence to his prescribed epilepsy medication, sustained extensive burns to the trunk, left hand and forearm. The injuries to the hand and forearm subsequently developed dry gangrene and were complicated by infection.
Following assessment, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) surgical team performed a through-elbow amputation of the affected limb, together with debridement of the infected burn wounds.
The case highlights the potentially devastating consequences of uncontrolled seizures, particularly where individuals are exposed to open fires and other environmental hazards during episodes of loss of awareness.
It also underscores the importance of adherence to prescribed epilepsy treatment and taking appropriate safety precautions to reduce the risk of seizure-related injuries.
 
Through such specialised outreach programmes, ZFDS continues to enhance the Ministry of Health goal in bringing essential medical and surgical care closer to communities, helping ensure that patients receive timely and specialised treatment closer to home.

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22 September 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully concluded a seven-day specialised medical outreach programme in Monze District, taking essential and specialised healthcare services directly to communities that face geographical barriers to accessing care.
Led by Dr Dawin Sichimba, the ZFDS team moved across health centres throughout the week, bringing medical consultations, laboratory services, pharmacy, eye care, dental services and surgical interventions closer to patients in their communities.
The outreach also provided an opportunity for patients requiring specialised attention to receive appropriate care closer to home, while strengthening the capacity of local health facilities through collaboration with healthcare workers on the ground.
The programme concluded at Njolamwanza Rural Health Centre, marking another successful ZFDS intervention in taking healthcare beyond conventional hospital settings and into communities where it is needed most.
Through its continued outreach programmes, ZFDS remains committed to reducing geographical barriers to healthcare and ensuring that distance does not stand between communities and the specialised care they need.

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22 September 2026

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A 77-year-old man has successfully undergone colostomy reversal during the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) specialised medical outreach in Shangombo District.
Following assessment by the ZFDS surgical team, the patient underwent a successful colostomy reversal, restoring the normal passage of the bowel. The procedure took approximately four hours.
The surgery was led by ZFDS Consultant Surgeon Dr Kelly Makonko, assisted by Dr Ululi Wamunyima, Senior Medical Officer and Acting Hospital Medical In-Charge; Dr David Chabala, Senior Medical Officer; Jacqueline Kalokoni, Registered Operating Theatre Nurse; Elizabeth Mulimba, Operating Theatre Nurse; Kaposhi Mwanagono, Anaesthetist; and Maria Kasaku, Runner.
The successful intervention forms part of the seven-day ZFDS specialised medical outreach in Shangombo, which is bringing specialised surgical care closer to communities and helping address cases that require specialist attention.

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