Travel Health Kit for Nigeria: What to Pack for Road Trips and Short Flights

Reviewed by: Amela Pharmacy team, Uyo Last updated: 11 Feb 2026

You know that last‑minute moment at the counter: “I’m leaving for Calabar in the morning, anything I should pack?” That small panic is familiar.

A good travel health kit isn’t huge or fancy. It just keeps the common small problems from becoming a big headache on the road.

We see it most during quick trips—someone dashes in after a market run, generator just came on, and they’re already late for the bus park. Two minutes later, their bag is sorted and they’re smiling again.

The small kit that saves big stress

Think “first aid + routine meds + comfort”. This is for road trips, short domestic flights, and weekend visits—not a full clinic in your backpack.

Quick travel health kit checklist

• Your regular medicines, enough for the trip plus extra days
• Original packs or labeled containers (so no mix‑ups)
• Pain/fever relief you tolerate well
• Medicine for stomach upset or diarrhoea (ask for safe options)
• Oral rehydration salts (ORS) sachets
• Antihistamine for allergies or itchy bites
• Plasters, small gauze, antiseptic wipes, tape
• Insect repellent and sunscreen
• Hand sanitiser or wipes
• Thermometer (small, non‑glass)

Pack it smart (so it still works)

• Keep medicines in your hand luggage, not only in the boot or hold.
• Split items between two bags if you can.
• Avoid heat: don’t leave medicines in a hot car while you buy suya or fuel.
• If something needs to stay cool, use an insulated pouch.
• Keep a short list of your medicines and any allergies in your wallet.

When to seek urgent help

• Trouble breathing, chest pain, or fainting
• Severe allergic reaction (swollen lips/face, fast‑spreading rash)
• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea with signs of dehydration (very little urine, dizziness, dry mouth)
• High fever in a baby under 3 months
• Seizure, confusion, or severe headache with stiff neck
• Bleeding that won’t stop after firm pressure

Short trips should feel easy, not risky. A small kit keeps the fun part of travel in front.

This article is for general information only and doesn’t replace medical advice. If you’re unsure about what’s safe for you, please speak with a healthcare professional.

Sources & further reading

• CDC Yellow Book: Travel Health Kits
• CDC Travelers’ Health: Survival Guide
• Fit for Travel (NHS): Travelling with Medicines

Travel safe, and enjoy the journey.