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Helidrive nears 500 airlifts
HELIDRIVE National Air Rescue Service, a groundbreaking Zimbabwe-Russia emergency air ambulance initiative, has successfully airlifted 485 patients since its launch last year, offering a lifeline to r...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:44hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe air ambulance service saves 67 lives since launch
Since its launch in August 2024, the Government's new air ambulance service, operated by Russian company HeliDrive, has saved the lives of 67 patients, including 21 children aged 17 and under. The ser...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:54hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Seeking healthcare in other countries should be a thing of the past
THE story on Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga’s treatment in South Africa refers. The nation wishes the VP a speedy recovery. The air-lifting of ailing VIPs to foreign hospitals has, howe...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 08:11hrs | | by M Anoyera
Commonwealth to save Zimbabwe?
The Commonwealth is reported to have agreed to a rescue mission for Zimbabwe at its meeting in London this week during the visit by Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Lieutena...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Air Force of Zimbabwe airlifts nearly 1 000 to safety
THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has airlifted nearly 1000 flood victims to safety countrywide following incessant rains that have destroyed homes and infrastructure. AFZ public relations officer Fligh...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air ambulance plays critical role in some medical emergencies
In a medical emergency the provision of a high level of medical care becomes critical. The swift and timely movement of patients to hospital or from one medical facility to another can be of immense i...Published: 29 Jan 2015 at 12:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Air ambulance plays critical role in some medical emergencies
In a medical emergency the provision of a high level of medical care becomes critical. The swift and timely movement of patients to hospital or from one medical facility to another can be of immen...Published: 14 Jan 2015 at 11:55hrs | | by MHPR
Air ambulance plays critical role in some medical emergencies
In a medical emergency the provision of a high level of medical care becomes critical. The swift and timely movement of patients to hospital or from one medical facility to another can be of immense i...Published: 06 Jan 2015 at 14:55hrs | | by Chengetai Chinembiri
Clearing South Sudan of deadly landmines
Before 2004 it would take three to four days to travel to Juba from the border towns of Nimule and Kapoeta. Cycling was the safest means of transport. The entire area of what is now South Sudan was a ...Published: 28 Nov 2011 at 18:01hrs | | by Wanjohi Kabukuru
Mandela is back at home for home based care
Former South African president Nelson Mandela returned to his home in Houghton on Friday for home-based care of a respiratory infection. The doors of a green and yellow-striped military ...Published: 28 Jan 2011 at 19:24hrs | 9 | by Byo24News
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