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ZFDS SUCCESSFULLY EVACUATES PATIENT FROM SOLWEZI TO LUSAKA FOR FURTHER CARE⭐️The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has...
11/08/2026

ZFDS SUCCESSFULLY EVACUATES PATIENT FROM SOLWEZI TO LUSAKA FOR FURTHER CARE⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully evacuated a male patient from Solwezi to Lusaka for further medical management.

The ZFDS aircraft, 9J-FDS, piloted by Captain Chanda Mumpangwe and Co-Pilot Elvis Kite, departed from Ndola and proceeded to Solwezi.

Upon arrival in Solwezi, the patient was carefully transferred onto the aircraft for the aeromedical evacuation. ZFDS paramedics Bupe Musenge and Beatrice Chikumbi were on board to provide continuous medical care and closely monitor the patient throughout the flight.

The aircraft successfully landed in Lusaka, where the patient was safely handed over to an awaiting ambulance for onward transportation to Maina Soko Military Hospital for continued medical management.

This successful evacuation underscores ZFDS’s continued commitment to providing timely and reliable aeromedical evacuation services, ensuring that patients in need can access specialised healthcare regardless of their location.

Zambia Flying Doctor Service through the Ministry of Health continues Bridging the Distance to Quality Healthcare.



ZFDS SAFELY TRANSPORTS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFICIARY TO LUSAKA FOR MEDICAL REVIEW⭐️The Zambia Flying Doctor Service ...
10/08/2026

ZFDS SAFELY TRANSPORTS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFICIARY TO LUSAKA FOR MEDICAL REVIEW⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully transported a 58-year-old male Workers’ Compensation beneficiary from Kitwe to the International Hospital of Zambia (IHZ) in Lusaka for a scheduled medical review.

The patient was initially transported by ground ambulance from Kitwe to the ZFDS Headquarters in Ndola, where he underwent medical assessment and was prepared for the aeromedical transfer to Lusaka.

Prior to take-off, the patient was in a stable condition,His vital signs were closely monitored by the ZFDS medical team throughout the mission.

The flight from Ndola to Lusaka was conducted by Captains Chanda Mumpangwe and Siphosami Zulu, with Paramedics Salifyanji Nachamba and Beatrice Chikumbi providing medical care throughout the journey.

The successful transfer, undertaken through the continued partnership between ZFDS and Workers’ Compensation, ensures that beneficiaries have timely and safe access to specialised medical care.

ZFDS remains committed to providing reliable aeromedical services and bringing quality healthcare closer to the people.Workers' Compensation



FROM CRITICAL CARE TO HOME RECOVERY: ZFDS COMPLETES TWO VITAL AEROMEDICAL MISSIONSThe Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS...
07/08/2026

FROM CRITICAL CARE TO HOME RECOVERY: ZFDS COMPLETES TWO VITAL AEROMEDICAL MISSIONS

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully completed two vital aeromedical missions, reaffirming its commitment to providing timely, safe and lifesaving healthcare services across Zambia.

In the first mission, ZFDS conducted the emergency evacuation of a two-year-old girl diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome from Solwezi General Hospital to the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) – Children’s Hospital in Lusaka for specialised treatment.

The child had been on ventilatory support for seven days and was considered too unstable for road transportation. Air evacuation therefore provided the safest and most appropriate means of transferring her to the specialised care she required.

In the second mission, ZFDS safely repatriated a Workers’ Compensation beneficiary diagnosed with pneumoconiosis from the International Hospital of Zambia (IHZ) in Lusaka to Solwezi.

The patient, who is oxygen-dependent, was safely transported home following specialised medical care, allowing him to continue his recovery closer to his family and community.

Both missions were conducted using the King Air aircraft (9J-MMM), piloted by Captain Patrick Kawanu and Captain Siphosami Zulu, with Paramedics Bupe Musenge and Mwiza Siloka providing continuous in-flight medical care and monitoring to ensure both patients remained stable throughout their respective journeys.

These successful missions demonstrate the vital role of the Zambia Flying Doctor Service in bridging geographical barriers to healthcare and ensuring that patients can access specialised medical services when and where they are needed.

ZFDS remains committed to supporting the Ministry of Health, Workers’ Compensation and other partners in delivering safe, reliable and quality aeromedical services that bring healthcare closer to the people.




BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR BETTER HEALTHCARE⭐️The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) was honoured to host a delegation f...
05/08/2026

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR BETTER HEALTHCARE⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) was honoured to host a delegation from ZESCO for a site visit to its healthcare facilities in Ndola as part of ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration in the delivery of quality healthcare services.

During the visit, the delegation toured AeroMED James Lawless Level 1 Hospital, Kenneth Kaunda AeroMED Hospital and the James Lawless Diagnostic Hub, where they were taken through the wide range of medical, diagnostic and aeromedical services offered by the Service.

Leading the ZFDS team, Director of Medical Services, Dr. Chisanga P**a, reaffirmed the Service’s unwavering commitment to providing quality, accessible and patient-centred healthcare across Zambia.

Dr. P**a further highlighted ZFDS’s readiness to partner with institutions such as ZESCO through tailored healthcare schemes and the establishment of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), aimed at ensuring employees and their dependants have access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services.

The visit provided a valuable platform for both institutions to explore areas of mutual collaboration as ZFDS continues to build strategic partnerships that enhance healthcare delivery and bring essential medical services closer to the people.




03/08/2026

CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL ZAMBIA AND ZAMBIA FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE EMPOWER GIRLS IN MWANSABOMBWE⭐️

Yesterday, 2nd August 2026, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS), in partnership with Children International Zambia (CIZ) , brought smiles to the faces of the Mwansabombwe Majorettes through the distribution of hygiene care kits generously donated by Children International Zambia.

The joy and appreciation shown by the girls was a powerful reminder that simple acts of kindness can make a meaningful and lasting difference. Each hygiene kit contained essential personal care items, including a bar of soap, a mini bottle of shampoo, a toothbrush, mouthcare tablets, a loofah sponge, and a comb.

At ZFDS, we recognise that access to basic hygiene products plays a vital role in promoting good health, boosting self-confidence, and empowering young girls to reach their full potential. Through partnerships such as this, we continue to strengthen our commitment to improving the health and well-being of communities across Zambia.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Children International Zambia for their generous support and for partnering with us to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.



ZFDS SAFELY TRANSPORTS THREE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFICIARIES TO LUSAKA FOR MEDICAL REVIEWThe Zambia Flying Doctor Se...
03/08/2026

ZFDS SAFELY TRANSPORTS THREE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFICIARIES TO LUSAKA FOR MEDICAL REVIEW

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully transported three Workers’ Compensation beneficiaries living with pneumoconiosis from Mufulira to the International Hospital of Zambia (IHZ) in Lusaka for scheduled specialist medical reviews.

The beneficiaries, who require continuous oxygen support, were thoroughly assessed by the ZFDS medical team before departure to ensure they were fit to travel. Throughout the mission, they were closely monitored and received appropriate medical care to guarantee their safety and comfort.

The mission involved the coordinated use of two ZFDS aircraft. The beneficiaries were first airlifted from Mufulira to ZFDS Headquarters aboard the ZFDS Bell 212 helicopter (9J-KDK), piloted by Col. Zachariah Mbewe and Timothy Gibbs, with Paramedics Philip Musonda and Mwiza Siloka providing in-flight medical care.

From ZFDS Headquarters, the patients continued their journey to Lusaka aboard the ZFDS Caravan aircraft (9J-FDS), piloted by Captain Siphosami Zulu and Elvis Kite.

The successful operation underscores the strong partnership between the Zambia Flying Doctor Service and the Workers’ Compensation Fund in ensuring beneficiaries have timely access to specialised medical reviews through safe, reliable, and efficient aeromedical transportation.

ZFDS remains committed to delivering quality aeromedical services and bringing healthcare closer to the people across Zambia.


ZFDS SUPPORTS KATANINO TRADITIONAL CEREMONY WITH CULTURAL DISPLAY AND FREE HEALTH SERVICES⭐️The Zambia Flying Doctor Ser...
02/08/2026

ZFDS SUPPORTS KATANINO TRADITIONAL CEREMONY WITH CULTURAL DISPLAY AND FREE HEALTH SERVICES⭐️

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) today joined thousands of people in celebrating the Katanino Traditional Ceremony of His Royal Highness Chief Nkambo IV of the Lamba people in Masaiti District, Copperbelt Province, while providing free mobile healthcare services to members of the public.

The colourful ceremony attracted more than 40 traditional leaders from different parts of Zambia. The ZFDS delegation, led by Dr. Naomi Katapila, added to the celebrations with an impressive performance by the ZFDS Majorettes and Brass Band, which entertained guests throughout the event.

As part of the day’s programme, the ZFDS team paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Chief Nkambo IV. During the meeting, the traditional leader commended the Zambia Flying Doctor Service for its unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to communities across the country. He also expressed his gratitude to the ZFDS for the institution’s support towards the successful hosting of the ceremony and its continued efforts to improve access to healthcare.

In line with its mandate of taking healthcare closer to the people, ZFDS established a mobile medical camp outside the main ceremony arena, where members of the public accessed a wide range of free health services. These included general medical consultations and health screening, dental check-ups, eye screening, laboratory services, pharmacy services, and the dispensing of prescribed medicines.

More than 300 people benefited from the outreach programme, with many also receiving reading glasses, soap donated from the Children International Zambia , and vitamin supplements to support their health and well-being.

Speaking during the ceremony, the Guest of Honour, Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary Mr. Lawrence Mwanza, underscored the importance of traditional ceremonies in preserving Zambia’s cultural heritage.

Mr. Mwanza said traditional ceremonies play a vital role in safeguarding the country’s cultural identity, values, and history by providing opportunities for communities to pass on knowledge, customs, and traditions from one generation to the next.

ZFDS’ participation in the Katanino Traditional Ceremony reflects the institution’s continued commitment to delivering quality healthcare services while supporting initiatives that preserve Zambia’s rich cultural heritage.




02/08/2026

ZAMBIA FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE AT THE 2026 KATANINO CEREMONY

31/07/2026

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FRIDAY CLEANING EXERCISE

At the Zambia Flying Doctor Service, we believe a clean and healthy environment is everyone's responsibility.

Every last Friday of the month, our staff come together for our routine cleaning exercise, helping us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our staff, patients, and visitors.

Together, we keep our environment clean and contribute to a healthier workplace.

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31/07/2026

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS

ZFDS recently distributed soap in Mwansabombwe as part of our continued efforts to promote good hygiene practices and support healthier communities.

The soap was part of the support received from Children International Zambia (CIZ), strengthening our efforts to improve health and wellbeing in the communities we serve.






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