Monkeypox to be renamed amid racism claims

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised monkeypox to be called ‘mpox’ after reports of racism and language stigma emerged following the latest outbreak. Global health experts have announced both ‘monkeypox’ and ‘mpox’ will be used for the next year until the original name is phased out. The organisation have said in a statement, ‘When … Continue reading Monkeypox to be renamed amid racism claims