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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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01 November 2026

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ZFDS CONCLUDES CHILD HEALTH OUTREACH IN MUSHINDAMO, WELCOMES 4.3KG BABY THROUGH SAFE DELIVERY⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully concluded its Child Health Rural Outreach Programme in Mushindamo District, North-Western Province, extending essential maternal and child healthcare services to communities in hard-to-reach areas.
The outreach covered nine communities in the Luamfula area, namely Mapande, Mfwembe, Maumbo, Kankushi, Fikobe, Bintu, Baluba, Chisanga and Mulalashi, bringing a comprehensive package of preventive, curative and health promotion services closer to the people.
Under child health and immunisation, the team administered essential childhood vaccines, including BCG, OPV (1–3), DPT (1–3), ROTA (1–3), PCV (1–3), IPV (1–2), measles (1–2), HPV and malaria vaccines.
Additional services included growth monitoring, Vitamin A supplementation, deworming and nutritional assessments. Children diagnosed with malnutrition were also provided with Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to support their recovery.
Maternal healthcare services comprised antenatal bookings and follow-ups, as well as family planning services, ensuring that mothers had access to essential reproductive and maternal health support.
The team also conducted health education sessions focusing on child health, nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention, while distributing soap and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) to promote good household hygiene and prevent disease.
A particularly notable highlight of the outreach was the safe delivery of a 4.3kg baby at West 6, Luamfula Static Centre. The delivery was conducted by ZFDS Principal Nursing Officer (PNO) Judith Mwanza, demonstrating the critical role of skilled birth attendance and the importance of bringing essential maternal healthcare services closer to rural communities.
The outreach forms part of the Government’s continued efforts, through the Ministry of Health, to strengthen community-based healthcare delivery and improve maternal and child health outcomes, particularly among underserved populations.
Through its rural outreach programmes, ZFDS remains committed to bridging geographical barriers to healthcare and ensuring that no community is left behind.
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01 November 2026

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ZFDS CONDUCTS THREE LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL EVACUATIONS ⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) successfully conducted three medical evacuations in a single day, transporting patients from Mansa and Livingstone to Lusaka for specialised medical attention.
The first two patients, a 26-year-old male diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome and a 63-year-old female who suffered an Ischaemic Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke), were evacuated from Mansa to Lusaka.
The aircraft, 9J-FDS, departed ZFDS Headquarters in ndola for Mansa Airport, where the two patients were awaiting evacuation. Following their safe boarding, they were flown to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA), where ambulances were on standby to facilitate their transfer to the National Heart Hospital for further medical care.
In another evacuation The aircraft departed for Livingstone to evacuate an another patient, a 47-year-old male who sustained injuries in a road traffic accident (RTA) and required further medical attention in Lusaka.
Upon arrival at the KKIA ZAF Base, an ambulance was ready to facilitate his transfer to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
The operations were conducted by Captain Chanda Mumpangwe, with Co-pilot Elvis Kite, while ZFDS paramedics Philip Besa and Prince Bwalya provided medical care and continuous monitoring throughout the respective flights, ensuring the patients’ safe transportation.
Through the coordinated efforts of its flight crews, medical personnel and ground ambulance teams, The Ministry of Health through ZFDS continues to demonstrate its critical role in bridging geographical barriers to healthcare access and ensuring that patients in need are connected to specialised medical facilities without unnecessary delays.
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30 October 2026

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ZFDS NG’ANGA BILONDA TEAM BRINGS CHILD HEALTH WEEK SERVICES TO SUB-CHIEF MWEPYA’S COMMUNITY⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS), through its Ng’anga Bilonda team, recently extended essential Child Health Week services to communities in Nchelenge District, including those under the leadership of Sub-Chief Mwepya in Chief Mwepya’s area.
The outreach was conducted from Kabuta Rural Health Centre, a zonal facility supporting 13 outreach posts, enabling families in surrounding communities to access essential healthcare services closer to home.
The team was led by Sister Margret Mbuzi, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), and comprised Midwives Musanda Mwape and Elvis Chomba, with Pethias Chibesa providing transport support and ensuring the team safely reached the various outreach points.
Throughout the outreach, the team delivered an integrated package of preventive, child health and maternal healthcare services, including:
* Deworming of children aged 12–59 months.
* Catch-up immunisation for children who had missed scheduled vaccinations.
* Nutrition assessments.
* Child growth monitoring.
* Antenatal care for expectant mothers.
* Family planning services.
* Postnatal care for mothers.
* Cervical cancer screening for women.
Through such initiatives, ZFDS continues to demonstrate its commitment to bringing essential healthcare services closer to underserved communities, strengthening preventive healthcare and improving access to quality maternal and child health services.

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