WHO announces term 'mpox' as new name for monkeypox, which will be phased out over the next year

WHO to use ‘mpox’ for monkeypox to tackle stigma

US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said reducing stigma associated with disease is one critical step in our work to end mpox.

WHO Renames Monkeypox As Mpox, Citing Racism Concerns

The WHO cited concerns the original name of the decades-old animal disease could be construed as discriminatory and racist.

WHO to use 'mpox' for monkeypox to tackle stigma

'Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while 'monkeypox' is phased out,' the World Health Organization says in a statement

WHO renames monkeypox to avoid stigma - The Mainichi

GENEVA (Kyodo) -- The World Health Organization on Monday renamed the viral disease monkeypox as

Monkeypox Renamed As ‘Mpox’ To Avoid Racist Stereotypes, WHO Phases Out Former Name Amid Global Outbreak | 🌎 LatestLY

To avoid racist stereotypes and stigmatisation, the WHO has recommended that the monkeypox virus be renamed "mpox". 🌎 Monkeypox Renamed As ‘Mpox’ To Avoid Racist Stereotypes, WHO Phases Out Former Name Amid Global Outbreak.

Monkeypox renamed mpox amid racism concerns, sippy cups recalled, plus more health news

For the next year the terms monkeypox and mpox will be used interchangeably before it is permanently renamed mpox. Get the latest health news.