The  candidates’ weaknesses include their inability to

•        correctly express themselves in simple English language
•        write correct spellings of technical terms
•        write legibly
•        understand the demands of the questions asked
•        state symptoms of skin diseases:ringworm, athelete’s foot and smallpox
•        state functions of the secretions in digestion, bile, saliva and gastric juice
•        name pieces of equipment used in screening auditory defects in humans
•        state differences between a simple fracture and a complicated fracture
•        state the equipment used to support fractured limb
• state steps that should be taken to resuscitate a victim of asphyxia
• give reason for the steps taken in the treatment of burns: application of cold water, dressing the affected part and application of ointment
• properly draw the diagram to illustrate the life cycle of a mosquito
• describe how malaria is spread
• explain the terms: transmission route and susceptible host
• define a pathogen
• state advantages of exercise
• state reasons why an individual should rest
• mention methods for the disposal of sewage
• differentiate between sewage and refuse
• state reasons for the use of the following contraceptive methods: condom, vasectomy and intra-uterine device.

               
                 The following remedies were suggested to overcome these weaknesses:

•         Candidates should read extensively to improve  their grasp of the  English

            Language
-           Subject experts (teachers) should teach the subject (Health Science)
       -           Candidates should make use of dictionaries to improve their spellings
-           Candidates should endeavour to read questions properly   
            for proper understanding before answering the questions.