# Hypertension (high blood pressure) assessment: what it checks

_My Wellness Health's hypertension assessment asks about 45 questions on your last blood pressure check, diagnosed conditions, family history, waist..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> My Wellness Health's hypertension assessment asks about 45 questions on your last blood pressure check, diagnosed conditions, family history, waist, salt, activity, alcohol, tobacco and sleep, then tells you your risk and when your next check is due.

**Questions in the assessment:** About 45
_With urgent warning signs flagged at once._

**Hypertension assessment at a glance**

| Who it is for | What you get | Price | Next step |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adults 18 and over | A colour-coded result, practical changes for your risk factors, and your next blood pressure check date | KES 200 on its own, or in the Plus package (KES 500) | A blood pressure check or clinical review, arranged by your care navigator |

## Hypertension assessment: common questions

**Q: What does it ask about?**

A: When your blood pressure was last measured; diagnosed hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, kidney or heart disease and whether they are followed up; family history; stroke; high blood pressure in pregnancy; waist size; salt; activity; alcohol; tobacco; snoring and daytime sleepiness.

**Q: What do the colours mean?**

A: Red means seek urgent care now, orange means arrange a clinical assessment, yellow means work on risk factors and any due checks, and green means keep up healthy habits.

**Q: How often will it tell me to check?**

A: Every 6 months from age 40, otherwise every 12 months.

**Q: Does it include monitoring?**

A: Yes. Packages include free blood pressure monitoring, so you can log readings over time.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: KES 200 for the hypertension and diabetes assessments together, or KES 500 in the Plus package with care navigation. Assessment and package fees do not include tests, scans or consultations at the facility, which you pay there by cash, card, mobile money or insurance.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)

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