Emergency Numbers in Malawi 2026 — Police, Ambulance & Fire

GENERAL EMERGENCY

990

Call this number for any emergency in Malawi

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General Emergency

990

Police

997

Ambulance

998

Fire Brigade

999

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info Traveler Notes for Malawi

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Police: 997. Ambulance: 998. Fire: 999. English widely spoken.

The main emergency number in Malawi is 990. Police: 997, Ambulance: 998, Fire: 999.

112 may not reliably work in Malawi. Use the local emergency numbers listed above instead.

update Last verified: January 15, 2026 · Data from EU Commission, ITU and national authorities.