WHO renames “monkeypox” as “mpox” to help destigmatize the disease.
29 Nov, 2022 | 14:27h | UTCWHO recommends new name for monkeypox disease – World Health Organization
Commentaries:
WHO to phase out the name ‘monkeypox’ for ‘mpox’ – STAT
WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racist stigma – NPR
The Future of Monkeypox – The Atlantic
Monkeypox given new name by global health experts – BBC
Monkeypox to be renamed mpox to avoid stigma, says WHO – The Guardian
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Following consultations, WHO will begin using a new term for “#monkeypox” disease: '#mpox'.
Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while 'monkeypox' is phased out https://t.co/VT9DAdYrGY pic.twitter.com/Ae6zgkefPI— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) November 28, 2022