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His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema

Republican President

Fellow Citizens, health is key to attaining a healthy and productive population. Health is not only a social determinant but an economic commodity to enhance human development. There are, however, inequalities in health service delivery, especially between rural and urban areas. This calls for institutional and systems strengthening to ensure health security for the nation. Our administration will enhance healthcare financing to improve the quality of health service delivery. We will also ensure that rural and urban communities are involved in the planning and delivery of health services as closer to our people as possible.

Hon. Elijah Julaki Muchima

Minister of Health

The Ministry aims to provide effective quality healthcare services close to the family as possible. This ensures equity of access to health service delivery and contributes to the human and socioeconomic development. The ministry also targets to attain Sustainable Development Goals on health and other national health priorities.

Dr Rosemary Kumwenda

Board Chairperson

As part of our mandate, we must endeavor to reach out to all corners of the country inclusive of the hard-to-reach areas. To make this achievable in the shortest possible time, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Zambia Air Force for enhanced support towards our activities. We, therefore, lay a challenge to all employees to up their game, while an assurance goes out to all Zambians that we shall endeavour to provide the best aeromedical services.

Dr. George Ng'uni

Chief Executive Officer

As we embark on a renewed journey of becoming the leading and preferred aero-medical service provider, our focus on provision of cost-effective, quality, and efficient aero-medical services to remote hard-to-reach areas and other places countrywide is key. This is the sure way to contribute to the improvement of the well-being of our fellow citizens. Clearly, there is inequitable access to basic health services in our country between provinces and between urban and rural areas. In urban areas, 99 percent of households are within 5 kilometres of a health facility compared to 50 per cent in rural areas.

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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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19 November 2024

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DR COLIN MACKENZIE VISIT ZFDS

Today,the ZFDS team was visited by Dr. Colin Mackenzie who was a doctor and worked with the Zambia Flying Doctor Service in 1969-1970. A tour of the HQ and all the static facilities was done and it was a pleasure to interact with someone who worked with the Service and saw its inception with the founding father being Dr.James Lawless.

He was so excited to visit Zambia and the ZFDS after 45years and was amazed with the transformation done by the Service.

Dr. Mackenzie visited the Service with his wife Christine Imle Mackenzie ,his Daughter,Dr. Amelia Mackenzie and Son in law, Russell Miller.

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19 November 2024

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ZFDS LIFE-SAVING SURGERY ON PATIENT BY REMOVING 6.5KG OVARIAN CYST IN MWANSABOMBWE

In the quiet village of Lufubu, deep within Zambia's Mwansabombwe District, a mother watched her 21-year-old daughter struggle with a mysterious condition.

Her daughter, who is deaf, endured this confusing and painful journey in silence, her abdomen swelling with each passing month.

Unable to share her experience, she had no way to explain what she was feeling. For her mother, it was a time filled with fear, helplessness, and an unshakeable hope for answers.

Initially, the family believed she might be pregnant. "We were shocked," her mother recalled, her voice filled with emotion.

“But as the months went by, her belly just kept growing, and something didn’t feel right.” They grew increasingly concerned, and by May, they sought help at a nearby hospital.

The first scan ruled out pregnancy but revealed a mysterious, hard mass. However, they left without a clear answer, and her mother’s worry only grew.

As the mass continued to grow at an alarming rate, a second scan in August confirmed their worst fears: her daughter had developed a massive ovarian cyst, weighing over 6.5 kilograms.

Then, a glimmer of hope arrived—a surgical team from the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) would soon be holding a medical camp nearby.

The family seized this opportunity, traveling to ZFDS Ng'anga Bilonda Hospital for one final, critical evaluation.

The attending obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Chilola Ngwira who performed the surgery confirmed the diagnosis and explained the dangers of such a large cyst, which could twist the ovary and cause even more severe pain.

The surgery was a success, and the relief she felt was indescribable.

Now recovering with ZFDS’s attentive care, the young woman is healing, while her mother’s relief has turned to gratitude and a renewed determination.

Thanks to the ZFDS team’s dedicated efforts with support from the Ministry of Health,his Royal Highness Chief Mwata Kazembe, The Government of the Republic of Zambia that this family and their entire village have witnessed a life transformed, a testament to the power of compassionate care reaching even the most remote corners of Zambia.

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ZFDS BRINGS VISION AND HOPE TO MWANSABOMBWE DISTRICT

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has brought life-changing eye care to remote communities in Mwansabombwe District, Luapula Province, with a week-long surgical camp at Ng’anga Bilonda Hospital.

Among the beneficiaries is 19-year-old male patient from Mutwame Village, who, after years of deteriorating vision, has had his sight restored through cataract surgery.

His story is one of resilience.

The eldest of seven, he and his brothers all suffer from a rare genetic condition causing developmental cataracts.

Although his childhood was normal, his vision problems began in fourth grade, forcing him to abandon his education.

Thanks to the ZFDS outreach currently underway , he can now look forward to returning to school and pursuing his dreams.

This outreach, held in partnership with Eye Care for Zambia,a charity organization from the United Kindom (UK) has marked a milestone for Mwansabombwe.

In the last 4, the ZFDS team successfully performed 39 cataract surgeries— a first for the district.

The community has shown an overwhelming response, with hundreds turning up for specialized health services including eye screening, general surgeries, obstetrics, gynecology, and other essential care.

“This program aims to serve over 2,000 people, and the response has been incredible,” said Dr. Mulenga Chilabwe, ZFDS Chief Medical Officer.

“This is the first outreach at Ng'anga Bilonda Hospital, and we’re here to address a pressing need.”

Leading the specialized care team are renowned eye specialists Dr. Ramesh (diabetic retina) and Dr. Faye and Dr. Charlotte (oculoplastics), who have joined from the United Kingdom to tackle eye health issues prevalent in rural Luapula Province.

Pastor Simon Nkole, Trustee of Eye Care for Zambia, noted, “Eye conditions are particularly common in this region. By bringing these services directly to rural areas, we’re able to provide much-needed relief and hope.”

The ZFDS team remains committed to reaching the most underserved communities, and through initiatives like this.

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