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ZFDS PERFORMS 31 OPERATIONS IN 4 DAYS
The transformative impact of the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) was felt in Chama District, as a specialist surgeon transported from the Copperbelt performed 31 life-changing surgical procedures in just four days as part of an specialized medical outreach.
Specialist Surgeon Dr. Maka Silungwe, based at Roan Antelope General Hospital, was flown into the district by ZFDS to treat patients suffering from conditions that had long remained untreated due to the absence of local specialist surgical services.
The surgical mission delivered immediate relief to several critical cases,these included the following:
* Thyroidectomy Success: A 25-year-old man suffering from a massive anterior neck swelling, which caused difficulty swallowing and breathing when lying flat, underwent a successful subtotal thyroidectomy. He has since made a full recovery.
* Paediatric Surgery: A five-year-old girl with a congenital thyroglossal duct cyst successfully underwent a complex Sistrunk procedure (the complete removal of the cyst, tract, and a section of the hyoid bone). Her recovery was described as uneventful.
Other operations carried out included essential procedures such as hernia repairs, hydrocelectomies, and the excision of ganglions and lipomas, bringing the total number of surgeries performed to 31.
Dr. Silungwe praised the ZFDS for making the outreach possible, highlighting the Service’s logistical support and mandate to fly specialists into hard-to-reach areas.
The surgical mission was part of a wider ZFDS outreach that coincided with the Kwenje Traditional Ceremony in Chipata.
The overall mission saw hundreds of residents benefiting from general medical consultations, dental and eye care, laboratory services, and pharmacy support.
The success of the mission underscores ZFDS’s continued fulfillment of its mandate.
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SHE BALANCED MOTHERHOOD, BEING A WIFE, FULL TIME WORK AND STILL GRADUATED AT THE TOP OF HER CLASS
ZNBC journalist Kabembe Kasabula Muchimba has achieved an outstanding milestone, graduating with a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication for Development from Mulungushi University, earned with Merit and as the top student in her class.
Her success did not come easily. Kabembe pursued her postgraduate studies while pregnant, working full-time, being a wife, and raising a family. Balancing all these responsibilities required determination, focus, and belief in her goals.
“There were moments of exhaustion and doubt,” she shared, reflecting on her journey. “But through discipline, hard work, and perseverance, I made it and graduated top of my class with a Merit.”
Her message to young girls is clear: “Dear girl child, dare to dream beyond circumstances. Keep pushing, keep believing. You can create your own story.”
Kabembe’s story is one of focus and resilience. It shows that with effort and faith, it is possible to rise above anything and reach great heights, no matter the circumstances.
Credit – Źambian Footprint 👣
