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Critics say “monkeypox” is a racist name. But it’s not going away any time soon

Critics say “monkeypox” is a racist name. But it’s not going away any time soon


Scientists call the name “discriminatory and stigmatizing”. The World Health Organization agrees. But no progress has been made on finding a new name. And some say the name doesn’t need to be changed.

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Critics say “monkeypox” is a racist name. But it’s not going away any time soon

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