Commitment

Reduce the prevalence of anemia in women of reproductive age from 25% to 19%

Government / Uganda

July 2025 — July 2030

Description

The Government of Uganda in the National Development Plan IV (NDP IV) is cognizant of the persistent poor maternal nutrition and prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, and such commits to reducing maternal mortality ratio, under 5 mortality rate, infant mortality and neonatal mortality of which anemia is one of the causes of these outcomes. Progress on the indicator will be reported on biennially.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Partially verified
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SMARTness index
High
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Gender identity
Global nutrition target(s)
Anaemia
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Undernutrition
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
  • 2025 UN Food Systems Summit/Stocktaking
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection

Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of anemia in women of reproductive age
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 25% March 2016
Target 19% July 2030

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