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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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13 May 2026

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In continued partnership with the Workers Compensation Fund Control Board, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service today, 13th May 2026, successfully repatriated two beneficiaries from the International Hospital of Lusaka back to Mufulira on the Copperbelt following specialized medical care.
The mission was conducted by our dedicated flight crew, Director Aviation Services Col. Lasford Manchisi and Co-Pilot Elvis Kite, with professional medical support from paramedics Prince Mwewa and Paul Siame, ensuring a safe and seamless transfer.
This successful mission highlights the growing impact of the collaboration aimed at improving access to specialized healthcare services for Zambia’s workforce and ensuring beneficiaries receive quality care when it matters most.
At ZFDS, our commitment remains unwavering in delivering quality aeromedical services that strengthen healthcare systems and improve access to medical care not only for the public, but also for the nation’s hardworking workforce.
Through strategic partnerships, we continue transforming lives and advancing healthcare delivery across Zambia.

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10 May 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) successfully evacuated two male patients from Mongu to Lusaka for specialized medical treatment today, 10th May 2026.
The two patients had initially been admitted to Kaoma District Hospital following a road traffic accident (RTA) that left one patient with a severe head injury and the other with a spinal injury.
The hospital’s Medical Officer-in-Charge, Dr. Henry Kalunga, submitted a formal request to the Ministry of Health, requesting ZFDS to airlift the critically injured patients to a higher-level medical facility for advanced care.
The Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, authorized the evacuation request, enabling ZFDS to promptly mobilize for the life-saving mission.
ZFDS aircraft 9J-AGC departed from the ZFDS Zuze Base in Ndola, crewed by Captain Chanda Mumpangwe, Captain Siposami Zulu, Paramedic Susan Banda, and Dr. Jonathan Masalo. The aircraft departed Mongu at 06:55 hours and safely touched down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport -ZAF side in Lusaka at 09:00 hours.
Upon arrival, Dr. Masalo and Sr. Banda safely handed over both patients to the waiting medical team at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), where they will receive the specialized treatment they require.
ZFDS though the Ministry of Health remains committed to providing timely emergency medical evacuations and ensuring access to critical healthcare services across Zambia,

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07 May 2026

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Today, 7th May 2026, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) successfully coordinated a double air and land repatriation for patients discharged from the International Hospital of Zambia in Lusaka.
Aircraft 9J-AGC, piloted by Siphosami Zulu with co-pilot Chanda Mumpangwe, departed ZUZE at 08:02 hours and arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) at 09:02 hours. Upon arrival, the ambulance was already on standby to facilitate the transfer of the patients to the medical team for onward repatriation to Livingstone and Mufulira.
After the patients were safely boarded, paramedics Suzan Banda and Paul Siame monitored them throughout the flight to ensure they remained stable and comfortable. The aircraft departed KKIA at 09:36 hours and arrived at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport in Livingstone at 11:10 hours, where one patient was successfully handed over to awaiting family members.
The aircraft later arrived back at ZUZE Base at 14:00 hours. Upon arrival, a ZFDS ambulance driven by Kendrick Simfukwe was on standby to continue the repatriation by road to Mufulira. Paramedic Prince Mwewa accompanied the patient during the road transfer, ensuring continuous monitoring and care throughout the journey.
The operation was completed safely through the coordinated efforts of the flight crew, paramedics, and ground teams involved in both the air and road transfers.

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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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