The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) yesterday 14th December, 2025 successfully utilized the Lwiindi lya Chuundu Traditional Ceremony in Kazungula District, Southern Province, as a strategic platform for a significant health intervention.

This medical outreach is a core part of the ZFDS's mission to bridge healthcare access gaps, particularly in hard-to-reach communities who gather for traditional events like this ceremony, hosted by Senior Chief Sekute IX.

The Service deployed a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary team, which achieved substantial results over the one-day outreach:

* A total of over 470 patients received general screenings.

* The eye care unit provided screening and treatment to 187 individuals.

* 74 diagnostic tests were conducted on-site by the mobile laboratory.

* The pharmacy unit dispensed 248 prescriptions across all medical disciplines.

The low referral rate and successful on-site management of one emergency case underscore the effectiveness of bringing comprehensive, quality healthcare directly to the communities.

The ceremony itself was a unifying, high-profile event, attracting Chiefs from Southern, Western, Luapula, Northern, Copperbelt, and Northwestern Provinces , as well as King Bongwe from South Africa.

Representing the Republican President Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubalo, commended the traditional leaders for fostering unity.

The Minister further stressed the Government's commitment to ensuring this innovative approach reaches every corner of the country.