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In Uganda, diarrheal disease causes 17% of all baby and under-five child mortality, which contributes to high IMRs of53 and 80 fatalities per 1000 live births, respectively. According to the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, diarrhea affects23% of children under the age of five, placing them at risk for malnutrition and weakened immune systems that makethem more susceptible to other illnesses. Data from kids aged five and under were gathered using a straightforward,standardized questionnaire for the cross-sectional investigation. A calculator and an Excel spreadsheet were used toassess the data. Tables and pie charts were used to display the results. Results revealed that 49.6% of caregivers andmothers were unaware of what diarrheal disease was, while 53.9% were unaware of the symptoms of dehydration andonly 54.4% were aware of how to prevent diarrhea. Lack of funds was cited by 44% of respondents as a deterrent totaking sick children to the hospital as soon as possible. Additionally, the population investigated in this communitylacks basic caregiver knowledge and engages in harmful behaviors when it comes to managing diarrheal disease andpreventing it. Enhanced access to ORS, which is utilized in the management of diarrhoea, and enhanced healtheducation of caregivers, particularly mothers, are also necessary.