Program location
Blantyre is located in the southern highlands region of Malawi. Although not the capital, Blantyre is the main commercial and industrial center of Malawi.
Climate/weather
Malawi enjoys a tropical continental climate composed of three main seasons. The hot, humid, rainy season begins in late November and lasts into late April. From May to July, the winter season; day temperatures remain moderately cool and nights are especially cold. Finally, the months of August through October compose Malawi's dry season, with hot days and warm nights.
Mailing addressBlantyre Adventist Hospital, P.O. Box 51, Blantyre, Malawi
Program descriptionSite size
The Blantyre Hospital is a smaller site with 40 patient beds.
Services offered at the site
Program details
Languages
Although English is the official language, Chichewa, the country's second official language, is most commonly spoken.
Accommodations
Transportation to site
Participants are responsible for arranging their own air travel. The hospital will arrange transport for the participant from the airport to the site.
EligibilityThis site has requested professionals and students in the field of nursing.
Program fee
Program fees include food, lodging, and transport from the arrival airport to the site. Program fees do not include air travel or personal travel while in the country. The following costs are approximate and subject to change.
| Housing cost: | $10.00/night |
| Food cost: | $5.00/day |
| Transport to site fee: | To be determined |
Country information
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Last Revised: Mon, Jan 08, 2007