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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the Ministry of Health (MoH) that was created under an Act of Parliament No 37 of 1967 with amendment No 18 of 1972 and repealed by act No 25 of 1975 Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia.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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09 June 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully conducted two air evacuation missions, repatriating pensioners under the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) from the International Hospital of Zambia in Lusaka to their home provinces.
The missions, carried out on 8 and 9 June 2026, saw one pensioner airlifted to Namwala District in Southern Province and another transported to Kitwe on the Copperbelt. Both patients were returning home after undergoing routine medical reviews in Lusaka.
The flights were operated by ZFDS pilots Patrick Kawanu, Chanda Mumpangwe, Elvis Kite, and Siposami Zulu. Paramedic Bwalya Chisanga accompanied the patients throughout the journeys to ensure their safety and medical well-being.
These missions are a direct result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ZFDS and WCFCB, a partnership aimed at improving healthcare accessibility by reducing the challenges posed by distance for injured and ailing workers.
ZFDS continues to play a critical role in Zambia’s healthcare delivery system by providing emergency medical evacuations and reaching patients in remote and hard-to-access communities through its fleet of air ambulances.

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09 June 2026

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What began as a devastating motorbike accident could have changed a young girl’s life forever.
During Day 3 of the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) Surgical Outreach Camp at Mufumbwe District Hospital, a 7-year-old girl was rushed to the facility after being struck by a motorbike, leaving her with a serious open leg fracture.
In a fortunate turn of events, a ZFDS surgeon was present and immediately reviewed the case and escalated it for urgent surgical intervention.
Without timely treatment, the young patient faced a high risk of developing a severe bone infection (osteomyelitis), permanent disability, or even losing her limb.
Working together, the ZFDS surgical team and Mufumbwe District Hospital staff quickly prepared the child for surgery. The fracture was successfully repaired, the wound thoroughly cleaned to prevent infection, and the procedure was completed without complications.
Today, the young girl is stable, alert, and recovering well with her mother by her side. Thanks to the swift response and teamwork of dedicated healthcare professionals, her chances of making a full recovery have greatly improved.
This case highlights the life changing impact of bringing specialist surgical services closer to underserved communities. Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time can make all the difference between disability and recovery.

#zambiaflyingdoctorservice, #ikelengeoutreach, #healthcareforall

09 June 2026

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The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully conducted a week-long surgical outreach in Ikelenge District, during which 25 life-changing surgical procedures were performed at Kalene Mission Hospital.
Led by General Surgeon Dr. Kelly Makonko, the outreach screened 74 patients, with 25 requiring surgical intervention.
Among the procedures performed were four emergency caesarean sections due to fetal distress and prolonged second-stage labour. The surgical team also successfully carried out a complex exploratory laparotomy and splenectomy on a 42-year-old woman.
Other notable procedures included the removal of calcified cysts from a 69-year-old man and the excision of a submandibular salivary gland tumour in a 65-year-old woman.
A bilateral tubal ligation was also performed on a 32-year-old mother of eight following informed consent and counselling.
Paediatric surgical services were equally done.
Several patients with thyroid-related conditions were assessed but could not undergo surgery due to the unavailability of thyroid function testing during the outreach. These patients have been scheduled for further evaluation during the upcoming medical camp in Kalumbila, commencing on 10 June, where the necessary diagnostic services will be available.
The theatre team comprised Dr. Kelly Makonko (Lead Surgeon), Sapalo Kaluba (Anaesthetist), and Raphael Makosa and Ality Kameya Potter (Scrub Nurses).
This outreach underscores ZFDS’s commitment to bringing specialised surgical services closer to remote and underserved communities, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all.

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