UEW Students Mourn As Level 400 Student Passes Away in His Room

• A Level 400 Political Science student at UEW was discovered dead in his room nearly a week after his passing
• The student, who had a severe leg sore, was reportedly left alone by his roommate due to the stench and worsening condition
• Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a nurse gave insights into the young man's situation and opened up on how it could have been prevented

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has been thrown into a state of mourning following the tragic death of a Level 400 student who was found lifeless in his room days after his passing.

The deceased, a final-year Political Science student, reportedly died under heartbreaking circumstances after battling a severe leg infection.

According to sources, the student had a serious sore on his leg, which not only caused him great discomfort and difficulty walking but also emitted a strong odour that drew attention from those around him.

Reports indicate that his roommate allegedly abandoned him, citing his inability to cope with the stench from the wound and the worsening living conditions.

Left to care for himself, the young man allegedly locked himself inside his room to prevent the smell from spreading, effectively isolating himself from help.

Tragically, his condition deteriorated for several days. He became unable to carry out basic activities, and no one reportedly checked in on him. It was not until nearly a week later that fellow students discovered he had passed away.

News of his death has broken the hearts of students and triggered an outpouring of grief and reflection across campus.

Many students have taken to social media to mourn the loss and call for greater awareness and support systems for students dealing with physical and mental health challenges.

Watch the video of a young man narrating how the student passed away below:

Nurse warns against isolating oneself during illness

In an exclusive interview with a nurse, Abigail Agyapongmaa, she warned against isolating oneself during illness since that can worsen matters.

"If you have a wound, swelling, foul smell, fever, or increasing pain, seek medical attention immediately. These can be signs of serious infections that may spread through the body (sepsis)."

"Sometimes people with such conditions isolate themselves due to fear, depression, or embarrassment, but isolation can delay help. And it’s okay to ask for help because you are not alone. Always inform someone, family, friend, teacher, or healthcare provider, when you’re unwell," she said.

Netizens react to demise of UEW student

Netizens who saw the post about the UEW student's passing were heartbroken.

Many criticised his hostel mate, who allegedly abandoned him, while others urged members of the online community to make friends to prevent such unfortunate incidents from happening.

@Scilla wrote:

"But a whole week, no family or friend checked up or even called to see how he was? This is crazy."

@It's me wrote:

"Oo chale, once a while we should just check up on each other."

@Aqosuah Million dollar wrote:

"Awww😭😭 hmm God have mercy on us all."

@Deblinkz wrote:

"Aww, very sad."

@Nana Kojo Bempah wrote:

"His roommate bi heartless."

How can Universities help students who have lost a course mate or a roommate

When classmates or roommates die, universities play a key role in supporting grieving students emotionally, academically, and socially. For example, universities should provide access to a grief counselor immediately, to provide students with either individual or group therapy. A trained counselor can help guide students through grief and trauma, and it is useful for students to process their emotional trauma with other students.

Developing physical spaces for sensitive contemplation and remembrance, memorial services or tributes, allow the affected students to engage with their sorrow and find community. Faculty and academic advisors should be notified so they can provide academic leniency, like extensions of assignment deadlines or rescheduling exams and knowing that grief can affect one's focus and performance in academia. Peer support programs can also be initiated by universities so students can talk about what they have gone through, with an organizer for guided conversation.

They could also promote open discussion about a death in our residence halls or student groups to reduce isolation and encourage collective healing. In instances like roommates dying, universities should provide students with relocation and room reassignment opportunities, but this should be left completely to the student's discretion as the student needs time to adjust as well as the emotional readiness to act on their own decision.

Universities can also provide grief resources to students through the student portal, such as articles, hotlines, and coping strategies. Most importantly, through a mix of emotional care, academic flexibility, and community healing. Universities can help students through the loss and build resilience during the most challenging period of their academic journey.

UG Law student passes away

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a University of Ghana law student, Sheriff Ibrahim, passed away, breaking the hearts of his friends and loved ones.

Sheriff Ibrahim's passing was announced on June 7, 2025, after he reportedly collapsed and died on the spot. While expressing sorrow over the incident, the University of Ghana Law School sympathised with his family and friends.

Netizens who saw the post announcing the passing of Ibrahim were heartbroken and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the post.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh