WHO To Rename Monkeypox To Remove Africa Stigma
Jun 15, 2022 ·
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The World Health Organization says it is working with experts to come up with a new name for monkeypox. It comes after more than 30 scientists wrote last week about...
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The World Health Organization says it is working with experts to come up with a new name for monkeypox.
It comes after more than 30 scientists wrote last week about the urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising name for the virus and the disease it causes.
They said the continued reference to the virus as African is both inaccurate and discriminatory.
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It comes after more than 30 scientists wrote last week about the urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising name for the virus and the disease it causes.
They said the continued reference to the virus as African is both inaccurate and discriminatory.
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