Our Story
Zambia Flying Doctor Service
The Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) is a grant-aided service delivery statutory board under the Ministry of Health, created under an Act of Parliament No. 37 of 1967 (amended by No. 18 of 1972 and repealed by Act No. 25 of 1975, Chapter 298 of the Laws of Zambia). Founded by Dr. James Lawless in 1965, the Act provides for the establishment, management and development of the Service.
Our Mission
To provide cost-effective, quality and efficient aero-medical services in remote, rural and hard-to-reach areas across the country — combating human disease and saving lives.
