WHO changes monkeypox variant names linking it to Africa, complete name change on the cards - News24

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is moving away from monkeypox variant names that have given the disease an African stereotype since the late 1950s.

• The WHO is in the process of finding a new name for monkeypox through public consultations.
• Names of variants linking it to Africa have been changed.
• The organisation changed … [+2816 chars]
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