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The need to fast-track a change in the nomenclature of the monkeypox virus.
The nomenclature of monkeypox disease has been changed to mpox, and the clades of the causative virus have also been changed in keeping with international best practices. We commend the World Health Organization for its efforts in this regard while drawing attention to the need for a change in the name of the monkeypox virus. The continual use of the viral nomenclature can be considered stigmatising, discriminatory and inaccurate.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHiA) is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the African continent. The journal editors seek high quality original articles on public health related issues, reviews, comments and more. The aim of the journal is to move public health discourse from the background to the forefront. The success of Africa’s struggle against disease depends on public health approaches.