'Not a monkey disease': Why monkeypox may get a new name soon - The Star Online


6/23/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 8 months ago
by AGENCY

Monkeypox may soon have a new name after scientists called for a change to dispel stereotypes of Africa being seen as a crucible of disease.

The World Health Organization announced last week that it is "working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox virus, its clades and the disease it causes." … [+3948 chars]

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