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Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked southeast African country bordered by Tanzania to the northeast, Zambia to the northwest and Mozambique on the east, south and west. It has a total area of 45,747 sq mi and an estimated population of 15.03 million as of 2009.
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How many people live in the capital of Malawi?
Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi, a country in southeast Africa. Lilongwe has an estimated population of 1.1 million.
Malawi is in a part of the world where there is a rainy season during which there is very heavy rain and storms. Malawi has a lot of mountains, so the rain water flows into rivers and into the lower areas and there are floods in some parts.
You can fly to Malawi. It has a number of airports and you can fly to them from other countries. Depending on where you are, you can get flights to one of those countries and then fly to Malawi.
If you are traveling from the United States, a routing through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is usually the most direct. Ethiopian Airlines operates out of New York and maybe D.C. Another option is South African Airlines, but then you are flying all the way down to Johannesburg and back up two to three hours to Malawi. The airport with the most traffic is Kamuzu Airport in Lilongwe, Malawi's capital, but many airlines fly to Blantyre as well.
If you are already in Africa, you will still likely wish to fly as your ground option is minibus or coach with very long stops at any international borders.
Why do people in Malawi have poor health?
It is a poor country and under-developed. Lots of diseases such as Malaria and AIDS are in Malawi. There are not enough doctors or hospitals and these are not well equipped. Many people do not have as good facilities and conditions to live in compared to rich countries. These and other factors contribute to the health problems in Malawi.
Where do you play the Malawi game on millsberry?
Millsberry closed down...You cant play any of the games anymore, I tried to look for the cow game, but nothing... I played that game everyday, and forgot about it for 3 years, and found out it closed down. due to lack of people playing... :(
Can you marry a person in Malawi and marry another person in the United States?
No, that is known as BIGAMY, and is against the law(at least in the US). If the purpose of the US marriage was to gain American citizenship, that is FRAUD and is a federal offense.
What age do people in Malawi die at?
The average life expectancy of a Malawi Male is 56 and Malawi Female is 57, according to BCC News. However, the issues that the country has been facing regarding HIV outbreaks is continually decreasing the country's average life-expectancy.
Do you have to use an airmail envelope if you are posting a letter from Malawi Africa to England?
yes yes
What health advice would travelers to Malawi need?
Malawi
Summary of recommendations:
travel_health_clinic_4-8_weeks_before_departure._%22>All_travelers_should_visit_either_their_personal_physician_or_a_travel_health_clinic_Malaria:Â_Prophylaxis_with_Lariam_(mefloquine),_Malarone_(atovaquone/proguanil),_or_doxycycline_is_recommended_for_all_areas._">Malaria:Â Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas.Vaccinations:Hepatitis A
Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid
Recommended for all travelers
Yellow fever
Required for all travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas
Hepatitis B
Recommended for all travelers
Rabies
For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria
Revaccination recommended every 10 years
Medications">MedicationsTravelers' diarrhea is the most common travel-related ailment. The cornerstone of prevention is food and water precautions, as outlined below. All travelers should bring along an antibiotic and an antidiarrheal drug to be started promptly if significant diarrhea occurs, defined as three or more loose stools in an 8-hour period or five or more loose stools in a 24-hour period, especially if associated with nausea, vomiting, cramps, fever or blood in the stool. A quinolone antibiotic is usually prescribed: either ciprofloxacin (Cipro)(PDF) 500 mg twice daily or levofloxacin (Levaquin) (PDF) 500 mg once daily for a total of three days. Quinolones are generally well-tolerated, but occasionally cause sun sensitivity and should not be given to children, pregnant women, or anyone with a history of quinolone allergy. Alternative regimens include a three day course of rifaximin (Xifaxan) 200 mg three times daily or azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg once daily. Rifaximin should not be used by those with fever or bloody stools and is not approved for pregnant women or those under age 12. Azithromycin should be avoided in those allergic to erythromycin or related antibiotics. An antidiarrheal drug such as loperamide (Imodium) or diphenoxylate (Lomotil) should be taken as needed to slow the frequency of stools, but not enough to stop the bowel movements completely. Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) and loperamide (Imodium) should not be given to children under age two.Most cases of travelers' diarrhea are mild and do not require either antibiotics or antidiarrheal drugs. Adequate fluid intake is essential.If diarrhea is severe or bloody, or if fever occurs with shaking chills, or if abdominal pain becomes marked, or if diarrhea persists for more than 72 hours, medical attention should be sought.Though effective, antibiotics are not recommended prophylactically (i.e. to prevent diarrhea before it occurs) because of the risk of adverse effects, though this approach may be warranted in special situations, such as immunocompromised travelers.Malaria in Malawi: prophylaxis is recommended for all travelers. Either mefloquine (Lariam), atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone)(PDF), or doxycycline may be given. Mefloquine is taken once weekly in a dosage of 250 mg, starting one-to-two weeks before arrival and continuing through the trip and for four weeks after departure. Mefloquine may cause mild neuropsychiatric symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, insomnia, and nightmares. Rarely, severe reactions occur, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, hallucinations, and seizures. Mefloquine should not be given to anyone with a history of seizures, psychiatric illness, cardiac conduction disorders, or allergy to quinine or quinidine. Those taking mefloquine (Lariam) should read the Lariam Medication Guide (PDF). Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone) is a recently approved combination pill taken once daily with food starting two days before arrival and continuing through the trip and for seven days after departure. Side-effects, which are typically mild, may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, or dizziness. Serious adverse reactions are rare. Doxycycline is effective, but may cause an exaggerated sunburn reaction, which limits its usefulness in the tropics.Long-term travelers who may not have access to medical care should bring along medications for emergency self-treatment should they develop symptoms suggestive of malaria, such as fever, chills, headaches, and muscle aches, and cannot obtain medical care within 24 hours. See malaria for details. Symptoms of malaria sometimes do not occur for months or even years after exposure.Insect_protection_measures_are_essential._">Insect protection measures are essential.For further information on malaria in Malawi, including a map showing the risk of malaria in different parts of the country, go to the World Health Organization, Roll Back Malaria, and Southern Africa Malaria Control.What health advice do travelers to Malawi need?
Malawi
Summary of recommendations:
All travelers should visit either their personal physician or a travel health clinic 4-8 weeks before departure.Malaria:Â Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or doxycycline is recommended for all areas.Vaccinations:
Hepatitis A
Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid
Recommended for all travelers
Yellow fever
Required for all travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas
Hepatitis B
Recommended for all travelers
Rabies
For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria
Revaccination recommended every 10 years
Medications
Travelers' diarrhea is the most common travel-related ailment. The cornerstone of prevention is food and water precautions, as outlined below. All travelers should bring along an antibiotic and an antidiarrheal drug to be started promptly if significant diarrhea occurs, defined as three or more loose stools in an 8-hour period or five or more loose stools in a 24-hour period, especially if associated with nausea, vomiting, cramps, fever or blood in the stool. A quinolone antibiotic is usually prescribed: either ciprofloxacin (Cipro)(PDF) 500 mg twice daily or levofloxacin (Levaquin) (PDF) 500 mg once daily for a total of three days. Quinolones are generally well-tolerated, but occasionally cause sun sensitivity and should not be given to children, pregnant women, or anyone with a history of quinolone allergy. Alternative regimens include a three day course of rifaximin (Xifaxan) 200 mg three times daily or azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg once daily. Rifaximin should not be used by those with fever or bloody stools and is not approved for pregnant women or those under age 12. Azithromycin should be avoided in those allergic to erythromycin or related antibiotics. An antidiarrheal drug such as loperamide (Imodium) or diphenoxylate (Lomotil) should be taken as needed to slow the frequency of stools, but not enough to stop the bowel movements completely. Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) and loperamide (Imodium) should not be given to children under age two.
Most cases of travelers' diarrhea are mild and do not require either antibiotics or antidiarrheal drugs. Adequate fluid intake is essential.
If diarrhea is severe or bloody, or if fever occurs with shaking chills, or if abdominal pain becomes marked, or if diarrhea persists for more than 72 hours, medical attention should be sought.
Though effective, antibiotics are not recommended prophylactically (i.e. to prevent diarrhea before it occurs) because of the risk of adverse effects, though this approach may be warranted in special situations, such as immunocompromised travelers.
Malaria in Malawi: prophylaxis is recommended for all travelers. Either mefloquine (Lariam), atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone)(PDF), or doxycycline may be given. Mefloquine is taken once weekly in a dosage of 250 mg, starting one-to-two weeks before arrival and continuing through the trip and for four weeks after departure. Mefloquine may cause mild neuropsychiatric symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, insomnia, and nightmares. Rarely, severe reactions occur, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, hallucinations, and seizures. Mefloquine should not be given to anyone with a history of seizures, psychiatric illness, cardiac conduction disorders, or allergy to quinine or quinidine. Those taking mefloquine (Lariam) should read the Lariam Medication Guide (PDF). Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone) is a recently approved combination pill taken once daily with food starting two days before arrival and continuing through the trip and for seven days after departure. Side-effects, which are typically mild, may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, or dizziness. Serious adverse reactions are rare. Doxycycline is effective, but may cause an exaggerated sunburn reaction, which limits its usefulness in the tropics.
Long-term travelers who may not have access to medical care should bring along medications for emergency self-treatment should they develop symptoms suggestive of malaria, such as fever, chills, headaches, and muscle aches, and cannot obtain medical care within 24 hours. See malaria for details. Symptoms of malaria sometimes do not occur for months or even years after exposure.
Insect protection measures are essential.
For further information on malaria in Malawi, including a map showing the risk of malaria in different parts of the country, go to the World Health Organization, Roll Back Malaria, and Southern Africa Malaria Control.
What is the telephone area code for Blantyre Malawi?
There isn't really a city calling code for blantyre.
Country code is +265
If you are dialing a land line the next digit will be 1
90% of Blantyre numbers will then start with the number 8 (10% with a 6) but this is just the phone number and not unnecessarily the city code
The main telephone number for a land line has 6 digits
eg +265 1 820 752
How did lake Malawi mouth brooder get its name?
The lake has been around for million's of years, brood is another word for poo and the lake was found with 60% of water 10% of unknown substances and the rest was poo from animals in the past so this means it was Lake Malawi Mouth Poo but this sounds quite horrid the name had to be changed.
Which country colonized Zambia and Malawi?
England (A+ students)
ANS 2 - It was actually Great Britain.
Who is the richest malawian soccer player?
It shouldn't really matter who the richest Malawian football player is (why do people ask such questions?), but if you really want to know, you should perhaps start off by contacting the Malawian FA. Their contact details are on the FIFA website.
Did jrr Tolkien come to Malawi?
yes, JRR tolkien did come to Malawi early in the 20th century, some time just before he wrote his book, The Hobbit. the book was first published in 1937, so he must have visited Malawi in the early 1930's.Legend has it that he got his inspiration for The Hobbit when he climbed Mulanje Mountain.
