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Major Moses Masumba

Posthumous Gazette No. 1398
Citation

“Whereby, the late Major Moses Masumba worked for the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) for 21 years and rose to the position of Chief Pilot of the Aviation Department. He flew 6,582 hours transporting medical personnel undertaking routine Medical Outreach to people and emergency aeromedical evacuations to save lives in the rural and hard reach areas. Unfortunately, on 5th May, 2010, his career was cut shot while picking up the medical team at Chembe airstrip, he was ambushed by three serial killers who came to be known as "Mailoni brothers". The late Major Masumba was killed, and his co-pilot was the one who flew the aircraft back with rest of the medical team. His immense contribution to ensuring Government delivered medical services to rural and hard to reach areas up to the point of losing his life in indeed worthy of special commendation.”

Award Details
Award
Individual
Division
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Event
Independence Day
Date Awarded
24 October 2023
Venue
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Award Type
Individual
Summary
GenderMale
ProvinceLusaka
District—
Gazette No.1398
Gazette Vol.100
Gazette Date2023-10-23 00:00:00
PosthumousYes
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