Ministry Of Health Uganda clarifies there is NO resurgence of COVID-19 in Uganda

Ministry Of Health Uganda has come out officially to address the ongoing speculation that there is a resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. Through a press released shared on their social media platforms, they have reassured the public that there is NO resurgence of COVID-19 in Uganda and the national situation is stable and fully under control since the major outbreak three years ago.

PRESS RELEASE: Ministry of Health clarifies on COVID-19 situation in #Uganda.

The Ministry reassures the public that there is NO resurgence of COVID-19 in Uganda and the national situation is stable and fully under control since the major outbreak three years ago. #MOHatWork pic.twitter.com/1JkBWrpLvm

— Ministry of Health- Uganda (@MinofHealthUG) June 11, 2025

Many Ugandans have expressed concern and fear on social media hence leading many into panic. This also has a far reaching effect on sectors like tourism, investment and travel that maybe affected if such information is believed to be true.

Covid 19 is back🚮🚮

— Rita Kay (@Kusaasirarita) June 9, 2025

Covid 19 is back pic.twitter.com/I91gUSso0C

— UK used baby kilev (@kaks_lamar) June 11, 2025

Guys be safe, Covid is back😩

— BLAIR 🇺🇬🇷🇼 (@uwizeyeblair) June 11, 2025

Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the Senior Public Relations Officer of Ministry Of Health Uganda decried the misinformation spread on Tiktok is alarming and urged people to stop spreading false information that can send people into panic.

The rate at which Tik Tokers are spreading misinformation is alarming. These are old images from many years back. We should desist from spreading such false information about COVID-19. @MinofHealthUG has the capability to handle any re-emergence. Don’t be scared!!! pic.twitter.com/zhlwZTyuZr

— Ainebyoona Emmanuel (@ainbyoo) June 10, 2025

Tumwine Edward

Edward Tumwine is a Digital Communications Consultant, Lecturer, and Media Viability Expert with over nine years of experience in media relations, content strategy, and digital communications. He has advised organizations and journalists on media sustainability, new media skills, and leveraging digital tools for impact. Edward currently serves as the Communications Officer at Debunk Media Initiative, where he leads strategic communications to combat misinformation. He also lectures in Multimedia Production at Uganda Christian University’s School of Journalism and Communication.