Amela Pharmacy Blog | Uyo, Nigeria
Practical health tips and pharmacy guidance for families in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and across Nigeria.
Articles
Medication Organisation for Older Adults in Nigeria: A Calm, Practical System
A simple, Nigeria-friendly system to keep older adults’ medicines organised, avoid mix-ups, and know when to seek urgent care.
Pre-Rain Mosquito Checklist for Safer Nights at Home
Before puddles and midnight bites take over, use this practical home checklist to cut mosquito exposure and lower malaria risk for your family.
Heavy Periods in Nigeria: A Practical Plan for Tracking, Relief, and When to Get Checked
If your period is soaking pads fast, keeping you up at night, or leaving you weak, this guide helps you track what is happening and know when to get checked.
Preventing Falls at Home in Nigeria: A Room-by-Room Plan for Older Adults
One quick slip can change family life overnight. Use this room-by-room guide to reduce fall risk for older adults at home in Nigeria.
Community Health Screening in Uyo: How to Prepare for BP and Blood Sugar Checks
Heading to a community screening? Here’s how to get accurate BP and blood sugar results, what to bring, and when to seek urgent help.
Travel Health Kit for Nigeria: What to Pack for Road Trips and Short Flights
A small, smart travel health kit can save your trip. Here’s what to pack for Nigerian road trips and short flights without overstuffing your bag.
Building a Home First‑Aid Kit in Nigeria: What to Keep and How to Use It
A practical, Nigeria‑friendly guide to building a home first‑aid kit—what to include, how to store it, and when to get urgent help.
Childhood Fever in Nigeria: What to Do First and When to Worry
Fever in children is common and scary. Here’s a calm, Nigeria‑friendly guide to checking temperature, home care, and when to seek urgent help.
Paracetamol Safety in Nigeria: How to Avoid Accidental Double‑Dosing
Paracetamol is common in Nigerian homes, but it hides in many cold and flu products. Here’s how to use it safely and avoid accidental double-dosing.
Harmattan Skin Care in Nigeria: Simple, Affordable Fixes for Dry Skin and Lips
Harmattan can leave skin tight, ashy and itchy. Here’s a practical, Nigeria-friendly guide to moisturising well, protecting lips, and avoiding common mistakes.
Lassa Fever in Nigeria: Practical Prevention and Early Action
Simple, practical steps to reduce Lassa fever risk at home, spot early warning signs, and know when to seek urgent care.
Healthy Diet During Nigeria’s Outbreak Season: Practical, Safe Steps
Nigeria is facing multiple outbreaks. Here’s a practical, Nigeria-friendly guide to eating well, staying hydrated, and reducing risk without falling for myths.
Nipah Virus Is Trending Again: Symptoms to Watch For (and Travel Tips Nigerians Can Actually Use)
Nipah virus is trending again. Here’s what Nigerians should know: symptoms, how it spreads, travel precautions, and when to seek urgent care—without panic.