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Monkeypox should be renamed "Mpox" in order to follow WHO guidelines
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SUMMARY - The World Health Organization has recommended that the disease called "Monkeypox" should be called "Mpox" to avoid racist and stigmatizing language.

SUGGESTION - Rename the categories on this board to match the WHO guideline.

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WHO recommends new name for monkeypox disease
Following a series of consultations with global experts, WHO will begin using a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym for monkeypox. Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while ...
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Re: Monkeypox should be renamed "Mpox" in order to follow WHO guidelines
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Great point, I will change it immediately.
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