- The World Health Organization (WHO) said that it will phase out the use of “monkeypox” and replace it with “mpox” after the scientific community asked for a new name to avoid stigmatization that can be associated with infection. In a statement, WHO said that after the outbreak of the virus expanded earlier this year, the organization received reports of racist and stigmatizing language online and in other settings and communities. (Article here)
November 28, 2022
Public Health/Prevention