An exciting milestone for ZFDS. The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has unveiled one of its newly acquired helicopter (9J-KDK, named after our first patron and Republican President Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda). This was done both in Lusaka and Ndola Districts respectively marking a significant advancement in our mission to enhance lifesaving healthcare services across Zambia.

We express our sincere gratitude to the Republican President H.E Mr Hakainde Hichilema for the support and ensuring that the ZFDS is recapitalised.

Special thanks go to our Past and Present Ministers of Health, Hon.Sylvia T. Masebo and Hon. Elijah J. Muchima respectively.

Our guest of honor for the day, Hon. Frank Tayali, Minister of Transport and logistics, who officiated in Lusaka and Copperbelt Province, Minister Hon.Elisha Matambo, who officiated in Ndola, we are grateful. The ZAF Commander, Lieutenant General Oscar Msitu Nyoni, we are grateful for hosting us at the ZAF Base in Lusaka.

Our gratitude goes to the traditional leaders, His Royal Highness Chief Nkambo and His Royal Highness Chief Chiwala of Masaiti District.

Special thanks also goes to; Lusaka Province Minister, Hon. Sheal Mulyata, The learned Attorney General SC Mulilo D. Kabesha, The Chief of Operations-Zambia Airforce, Brigadier General Lloyd Chonya, The Secretary to Cabinet,Mr Patrick K. Kangwa, The Secretary to treasury, Mr Felix Nkulukusa, The Parliamentary Committee on health Chairperson, Hon. Christopher Kalila, Kankoyo Member of Parliament and health committee member, Hon. Heartson Mabeta, Bwana mukubwa Member of Parliament,Hon. Warren Mwambazi.

Ministry of Health,Permanent Secretary Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Donar coordination Dr.George Sinyangwe, Permanent Secretary Copperbelt Province Mr.Augustine Kasongo, Deputy Permanent Secretary Copperbelt Province Mr.Daniel Kamenga, The District Commissioner Ndola, Mr Joseph Phiri, The Zuze Air Force Station Commander, Col.Progress Chishimba, The ZNBC DG, Mr Berry Lwando, The Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) Director General, Captain Luembe, The Copperbelt Provincial Health Director, Dr Charles Mwinuna.

All Service Chiefs who were present for both events from the Zambia Army, Zambia Airforce, Zambia National Service, Zambia Police, Government Heads, Senior Government officials, Senior Medical Superintendents for University Teaching Hospital, Ndola Teaching Hospital, Arthur Davison Hospital and all key stakeholders and partners.

The ZFDS board led by Dr.Rosemary Kumwenda, your leadership is exemplary and we are grateful to have you and the entire board providing guidance to us.

We are Sincerely grateful for your presence and unwavering support at this historic event.

Together, we are elevating healthcare access to ensure no one is left behind.