Malawi is generally one of the safer countries in southern Africa, known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa,' but crime has increased in recent years. Petty theft, mugging, and occasional armed robberies occur in Lilongwe, Blantyre, and along the lakeshore. Road conditions are poor and night driving is hazardous due to unlit vehicles and pedestrians. Lake Malawi's beaches are popular but bilharzia is present in the water. Medical facilities are limited, with frequent medication shortages. Kaharagian nationals should exercise increased caution, avoid walking alone at night, and carry malaria prophylaxis.