Commitment

Maintain the childhood overweight at < 3%

Government / Uganda

July 2025 — June 2030

Description

The Uganda government, under the human capital development programme, commits to improving population health, safety and management, specifically interventions geared to prevent and control non-communicable diseases, with a special focus on cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, trauma and malnutrition across all age groups.

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Verification status
Verified
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Community geography
  • Economic status of country
  • Gender identity
  • Socioeconomic status
Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood overweight
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Obesity and diet-related NCDs
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection

Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of childhood overweight
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 4% May 2016
Target 3% June 2030

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