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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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29 June 2026

By Public Relations Team

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Copperbelt University Medical Trust aimed at enhancing emergency healthcare services for members of the Copperbelt University community.
The partnership will facilitate emergency medical evacuations and the provision of healthcare services to students and staff in the event of accidents, sudden illness, or other medical emergencies requiring urgent specialist care.
Through this collaboration, ZFDS will provide timely aeromedical evacuation and emergency medical support, helping to ensure that members of the university community have rapid access to advanced healthcare whenever the need arises.
The agreement reflects a shared commitment to improving emergency preparedness, strengthening healthcare delivery, and safeguarding the health and well-being of the Copperbelt University community.
This partnership marks another important milestone in ZFDS' mission of expanding strategic collaborations that improve access to quality healthcare services and ensure that no one is left behind during medical emergencies.
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#zambiaflingdoctorservive, #nkanaeastchapel, #medicaloutreach

28 June 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) successfully conducted a one-day medical outreach at Nkana East Chapel in Kitwe, providing free specialist and preventive healthcare services to hundreds of community members.
A total of 440 patients were attended to through services provided, including 159 dental, 105 Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), and 176 eye consultations. The outreach also offered urology consultations, blood pressure and blood sugar screening, nutrition counselling, and maternal and child health education.
The outreach reflects ZFDS’ continued commitment to bringing quality healthcare closer to communities through early diagnosis, health education, and improved access to essential medical services.

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26 June 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully repatriated a Workers’ Compensation beneficiary from Lusaka to Mufulira following his successful treatment and discharge from the International Hospital of Zambia (IHZ).
The 74-year-old patient, who is living with Stage 3 pneumoconiosis, had been receiving specialised medical care at IHZ. Following a comprehensive medical assessment, he was certified medically stable and fit to travel home, where he will continue his recovery and attend scheduled follow-up care.
The repatriation was undertaken at the request of the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board as part of its commitment to ensuring beneficiaries are safely returned to their communities after receiving specialised treatment.
ZFDS coordinated both the air and ground medical evacuation, ensuring the patient travelled safely and comfortably under the continuous care of a trained medical team throughout the flight and subsequent ambulance transfer to Mufulira.
This successful mission highlights the strong partnership between the Zambia Flying Doctor Service and the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board in delivering timely, compassionate, and patient-centred medical transport services. Together, the two institutions remain committed to ensuring beneficiaries have access to specialised healthcare while promoting continuity of care beyond hospital discharge.

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Plot number 2965, Hangar No 1B at Zuze Airforce Base, Ndola.

(+260) 212-618228, 00212-613890, 0212611417/8

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