Caroline and I were on the road visiting the northern district hospitals for a little over a week. We visited 12 hospitals all over Malawi, and saw so many incredible/heartbreaking/thought-provoking things. I decided to share a small taste of our trip through my favorite signs, whether from the hospitals or on the road.

 

Salima District Hospital (as well as many others) claimed to be “The Baby Friendly Hospital” right smack dab over the front of the entrance. The other panel opposite the painting of the mom and baby was 10 reasons why breast-feeding is beneficial. Just right in the parking lot.

 

Seen at Machinga District Hospital promoting Kangaroo Mother Care.

 

 

Seen at Mua Mission Hospital outside the labor ward.

 

 

Seen inside the Kangaroo Mother Care ward at Mua Mission Hospital. Goals to combat neonatal mortality. You go, Mua Mission.

 

 

Seen at Ntcheu District Hospital. Not sure the correlation, but without context, it’s pretty funny.

 

 

Seen right next to the visa desk at the Zambian border passport office.

 

 

Seen at the edge of a bridge over looking a gorgeous river in Rumphi. Food for thought.

 

 

Seen in Salima. Not at all true, but I love the Ice Cream Den’s confidence.