Straight Line of the Day: The WHO Is Renaming Monkeypox “Mpox.” Also Renamed: …

WHO renames monkeypox as mpox
Axios | November 28, 2022 | Ivana Saric

The World Health Organization announced on Monday that it is renaming monkeypox as mpox due to concerns that the original name could be perceived as racist or stigmatizing.

Both the monkeypox and mpox names will be used by WHO over the next year as the term “monkeypox” is gradually phased out, WHO said in a press release.

… WHO began consulting with experts about potentially renaming the disease back in August, per AP.

Straight Line of the Day: The WHO is renaming Monkeypox “Mpox.” Also renamed: …

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  1. WHO began consulting with experts about potentially renaming the disease back in August… and After spending $Billions having many meetings in exotic locals (to ensure all inclusivety) The WHO is renaming Montezuma’s Revenge. it will now be known as “Joe’s Big Moment”.

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