Home-brewed beer and water is also passed around from person to person, but any other drink is not normally shared. Until 1994 law stipulated that women wear skirts that cover their knees and men keep their hair short. For this reason it is always a good idea for women not to wear short or revealing clothes, unless at a beach resort. Officials and locals may not be very receptive to travellers dressed in shorts or skimpy clothing. Back Good hospitals are found in Blantyre and Lilongwe.
Most large towns have a hospital or good government clinics and pharmacies.
Some medicines may be in short supply, so it is recommended you bring all medicine you may require, as well as a first aid kit. Doctors and hospitals often require immediate cash payment. This small landlocked country in Southern Africa is fast becoming a favourite destination for return travellers looking for a familiar friendly touch. Tikulandirani meaning welcome, is a word constantly heard as a visitor. Lake Malawi is the largest lake in Africa, stretching almost 570km with a width of 80km at its widest point.