The
increase in HIV/AIDS infection in recent years is the main health
concern in Malawi. The disease affects about 14.2 % of the country’s
population and it is estimated that close to one million people
are living with HIV/AIDS in Malawi. Other health problems are related
with poor food and water hygiene and malnutrition. There is a high
risk of developing Malaria in certain parts of the country. This
can be overcome by taking anti-malarial medicine prior to visiting
the country.
Health care facilities such as hospitals and clinics can be
found in towns and cities around the country. Lilongwe and Blantyre
have the best medical establishments in the country.
The main hospitals in Lilongwe are; Lilongwe Central Hospital,
Namitete Hospital, Nkhoma Hospital and Likuni Private Hospital.
There are also a number of pharmacies within the city many of
which stay open till late.
The Blantyre Adventist Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
are the main hospitals in Blantyre.
