The ZFDS surgical team in Mwansabombwe also attended to a 57-year-old male patient who with acute abdominal pain that rapidly intensified, leading to his emergency admission at Ng'anga Bilonda Hospital. Upon assessment, the surgical team diagnosed a long-standing inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis).

During the operation, surgeons successfully removed a distended gallbladder that was attached to the liver. Remarkably, they also found and successfully removed a distended colon, which was then skillfully repaired. This intricate double procedure is expected to provide significant relief from the patient's chronic pain. Dr. Michelo highlighted that untreated cholecystitis can lead to gallbladder rupture, a life-threatening condition.

Another patient, a 30-year-old male, also benefited from yesterday's surgical schedule, undergoing a successful repair for bilateral inguinal hernias. This condition, which he had suffered from for over three years, was attributed to excessive physical work, a common predisposition in many communities.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tendai Mweemba said this May 2025 camp is particularly unique, as it includes a consultant endocrinologist, expanding the scope of care to hormone-related conditions. Beyond major surgeries like thyroid, spleen removals, and hernia repairs, the community is directly benefiting from consultations for diabetes, various thyroid conditions, and sub-fertility issues.

This vital collaboration with consultants from the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) is not only standardizing medical treatments but also empowering the local medical team with enhanced skills in identifying and managing complex conditions.

"The community will no longer have to travel outside the province to seek specialized care, as this expertise is now available right at their doorstep," remarked a hospital official,

The services offered show a profound impact of the ZFDS initiative on local healthcare accessibility and quality.