Ather Diab

Pharmacist and Co-Founder

Ather is a pharmacist and co-founder of Forrest Pharmacy. He leads the travel and vaccination clinics, and writes here on travel health, immunisation and getting the most from your local pharmacy.

Articles by Ather Diab

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Festival Season: What Is Actually Worth Keeping in Your Bag

August in the Old Town means long days, late nights and a lot of walking. A short, honest list of what is worth carrying, and what you can skip.

Ather Diab20 Aug 20263 min read

Making Sense of Your Blood Test Results

A result slightly outside the reference range is not the same as a problem. What the numbers mean, why ranges vary, and which results genuinely warrant a conversation.

Ather Diab12 Aug 20265 min read