Monkeypox given new name by global health experts

Monkeypox given new name by global health experts Monkeypox will now be known as mpox, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced, after complaints over racist and stigmatising language linked to the virus's name.

The old term will be used alongside the new one for a year, before being phased out.

Mpox was decided on after lengthy discussions between experts, countries and the general public. BBC News

See also:

• WHO recommends new name for monkeypox disease World Health Organization
• Monkeypox renamed ‘because of racism’ The Independent
• Monkeypox given new name by World Health Organisation - disease will now be called 'mpox' Sky News