Commitment

Reduce the prevalence of raised blood pressure

Government / Uganda

July 2025 — July 2030

Description

The Uganda government, through the National Development Plan IV, commits to promoting healthy diets and behavioural change practices under the Nutrition for All programme. Funding will be allocated to the relevant ministries and agencies. The plan will undergo a midterm review in 2028. The indicator will be tracked biennially.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Verified
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Community geography
  • Gender identity
  • Socioeconomic status
Global nutrition target(s)
Raised blood pressure
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 Maintain the prevalence of raised blood pressure to below 15%
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 24% February 2016
Target 15% July 2030

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