Rafar Wellness Tips

Rafar Pharmacare Ltd is a pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer. The company is duly incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria and we have been in operation since 2007. Our mission is to be your pharmacy of choice; providing quality healthcare and beauty needs at affordable price as well as equip people with information about their health. We have a strong corporate culture and we do not compromise on our values. In order to provide excellent service, we invest in our people. We are looking for highly motivated people to join our team for the following positions in our Port Harcourt, GRA location: Pharmacists : Key responsibilities: Dispense medicines and supplements Counsel patients on different health conditions. Educate clients and community on products and services we offer. Carry out basic health checks Carry out other administrative functions as stipulated Supervise the Healthcare assistants. Qualifications: Possess a B.Pharm degree. Have

Since the beginning of 2015, we have had parents come into the pharmacy to complain of their children, mostly less than two years, coming down with diarrhea (pass loose/watery stools 4 or more times in one day). Diarrhea may seem harmless but sometimes it leads to dehydration (loss of body fluids) which could be deadly, especially in children less than two years. Every parent should not take diarrhea episodes lightly. It is important that you rehydrate your child (oral rehydration salts are available at Rafar Pharmacy or your local pharmacy ) and also give the child zinc (which helps reduce the duration of the diarrhea episode and might protect against future episodes). It is important you take the child to see a doctor if: 1. The diarrhea lasts for more than 24 hours. 2. There is blood or mucus in the stool. 3. There is a fever (temperature is above 37.5 degrees) 4. The child is dehydrated - see how to know if your child is dehydrated below. Dark colored urine Dry mouth and t