Leave primates and Africa out of it: WHO to change ‘monkeypox’ name
The global health body says it is consulting experts in orthopoxviruses on a more appropriate nomenclature
14 June 2022 - 19:58
The World Health Organisation is weighing an official name change for monkeypox, in light of concerns about stigma and racism surrounding the virus that has infected almost 1,300 people in more than two dozen countries. ..
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