Now this won't hurt a bit... Volunteers are brought into the Peace Corps Health Center for regular check-ups through-out their service.

The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary inoculations, medications, and information to stay healthy. Upon your arrival in Malawi, you will receive a medical handbook. At the end of training, before you leave the training center to travel to your job site, you will receive a first-aid kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and first-aid needs. The contents of the kit are listed on page 43.

During your first 8–10 weeks in Malawi (during training), you will have access to basic first-aid supplies through the medical officer. However, during this time, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as we will not order these items during training. Please bring a six-month supply of any prescription drugs you use, since they may not be available here and it may take several months for new shipments to arrive.

You will have physicals during mid-service and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in Malawi will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be cared for in Malawi, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.