This morning, ZFDS Management team led by the Chief Executive Officer,Dr. George Ng’uni paid a courtesy call on the Copperbelt Province Minister, Hon. Elisha Matambo and the Provincial leadership, during which key achievements recorded in 2025 were highlighted.

Among the notable milestones achieved were:

1. The acquisition of a helicopter to enhance emergency response and outreach services;

2. A total of 1,000 flight hours, covering an approximate distance of 50,000 kilometers evacuating patients and conducting medical evacuations;

3. The official opening of the theatre, significantly enhancing ZFDS’s capacity to provide advanced surgical and emergency medical services;

4. Significant progress in the medical sector, with 143,943 patients attended to and 374 medical facilities visited across 58 districts;

5. The upgrading of the James Lawless facility to a Level One Hospital by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ);

Looking ahead, ZFDS is set to receive its first-ever pressurised aircraft in the coming weeks. This development will greatly enhance effective and efficient service delivery, particularly to hard-to-reach areas.

As we prepare for an even greater 2026, we remain deeply grateful for the unwavering support received throughout 2025.