Nutritional status and quality of life of older persons on Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) in Kampala City, Central Uganda

Population ageing is a growing public health concern. Despite the Ugandan Government’s efforts, like the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) programme, malnutrition and poor Quality of Life (QoL) are still older persons’ challenges. This study assessed the nutritional status and QoL of older persons on the SAGE programme in Kampala City, Central Uganda. A cross-sectional study with a quantitative research approach was conducted. Data was collected in 2025 among 159 persons aged 80 yea