Determining the prevalence and incidence of diseases in the faculty of science and education Busitema university Nagongera campus.

Abstract

The University student population has been generally has been checked by different diseases globally. Estimates suggest that around 30% of students are affected by diseases and/or special care needs. In the process of transition from high school to University, aside from undertaking responsibility for own education, students are also expected to take care for own health. Because of global ageing and increase in life expectancy worldwide, efforts have been made to address and implement the importance and value of years spent in good health. As future leaders and taskforce in various job sectors will be drawn from current University student population, it is essential that their health-related problems are recognized and properly managed. Overall, University students reported to suffer from Malaria, HIV/AIDS, UTI, Typhoid, TB, and Flu. This has negativity affected their life and academic journey and therefore calls for support on how to aid them stay in such an environment.