Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rapid Response Unit
(
01-794254)
Internet Access
Internet access is readily available in Lilongwe and there are several cheap options both in
Old Town and City Centre. Skyband wi-fi hotspots are available throughout the city.
tion, printing and photocopying as well as Skype web telephone service. There is also a
branch on
(Kamuzu Procession Rd; per 10min MK75)
.
Libraries
info@britishcouncil.org.mw; noon-4pm Mon, 9am-4pm Tue-Thu, 9am-noon Fri)
, off
Independence Dr, and the
John F Kennedy Memorial Information Resource Center
Offline map
Google map
( 01-772222; Old Mutual Bldg, City Centre Shopping Centre;
9am-4.30pm Mon-Wed, 9am-noon Thu & Fri)
allow nonmembers to read books and
magazines in the library, but not to take them away. Both places also show films on some
afternoons and evenings - check their noticeboards for details.
Medical Services
01-775680; Presidential Way)
Good
for consultations, plus eye and dental problems.
0999-969548, 01-750404)
Available for
private consultations.
Likuni Mission Hospital
( 01-766574, 01-766602; Glyn Jones Rd)
A better option
than Lilongwe Central Hospital, this hospital, 7km southwest of Old Town, has public
wards, private rooms and some expat European doctors on staff.
01-753555; off Mzimba St)
Basic
facilities.
Lilongwe Private Clinic
(
01-774972, 01-927035; Mphonongo Rd, Area 10 Plot
10131)
Ask for Dr Chirwa.
Medical Air Rescue Service Clinic
(MARS; 01-794967, 01-795018, emergency line
01-794242;
www.marsmalawi.com
; Ufulu Rd, Area 43)
Has an intensive care unit, a dent-
al surgery and offers laboratory tests for malaria, bilharzia and HIV among others. MARS
also has road and air ambulances with staff highly trained in emergency treatment. MARS
