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.