HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, government has invested K167 million to recapitalise the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS). And Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr Kennedy Lishimpi has congratulated members of parliament for voting in favour of Bill No. 7. Speaking at the official commissioning of the King Air Beechcraft B200 at the ZFDS Headquarters in Ndola, Dr Muchima said the new dawn government found a flying doctor service with only one serviceable aircraft and a growing backlog of maintenance challenges. “Today is a day of immense pride for our health sector. We are gathered here to witness the addition of this Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft to the Zambia Flying...

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