Hospital Description
Country:
Malawi
Setting:
Rural
Number of Patient Beds:
250
Bed Occupancy Rate:
45-80% (depends on the season)
Outpatients Seen Per/Day:
120
Departments/Specialties:
Medical
Surgical
Pediatrics
Maternity
Malnutrition
Community Health (family planning, HIV clinics, antenatal clinic)
Outpatient Clinics
Typical Cases:
Pneumonia
Malaria
TB
HIV Complications
Dehydration
Meningitis
Types of Health Care Students Accepted:
Medical
Nursing/NP
Dental
Public Health
Allied Health (PA, Radiology, Nutrition)
Languages Spoken:
Chichewa
English
Language Requirements/Fluency:
English
Trip Logistics
Recommended Airport:
Chileka International Airport-Blantyre (BLZ) (preferred), Lilongwe Kamuzu
Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizen:
Free visitor visa granted for 30 days upon arrival at the airport; two 30-day renewals accepted for a fee of around $30 each. For stays longer than 90 days, please refer the volunteer coordinator for instructions
Transport from Airport Provided:
Yes, from Blantyre only
Transportation Costs:
Transportation to and from the airport is included in Accommodation/Rotation fees.
Time from Airport to Hospital:
1.5 hrs- Blantyre; Lilongwe- 24 hours with bus, taxi, and overnight stay in Blantyre or Lilongwe
Type of Student Housing:
Guest house- dorm style
Cost of Housing/month:
$550/month (additional $50 fee for internet access payable at site)
Meal Plan:
Cooked by hospital staff
Cost of Meals/day:
$8/day for lunch and supper, $15 for bed and breakfast
Recommended Months to Visit:
November - May
Comments from Site:
We only accept 4th year medical students! Limited number of spots for students - a lead time of at least 6 months is recommended.
Last Updated:
June 7, 2010
