Citing stigma, WHO renaming monkeypox

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National story. 19 articles from 15 sources. 14 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Jun 15, 2022.

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NPRLean Left· Jun 15, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

The WHO wants to give monkeypox a new name

Center

5 sources
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Jun 15, 2022

Citing stigma, WHO renaming monkeypox

Ran by 4 outlets· FOX 5 DC, FOX 35 Orlando, +2 more
FOX 5 DCCenter· Jun 15, 2022

WHO will rename monkeypox virus to counter concerns over stigma, discrimination

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Jun 15, 2022

WHO will rename monkeypox virus to counter concerns over stigma, discrimination

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Jun 15, 2022

WHO will rename monkeypox virus to counter concerns over stigma, discrimination

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Jun 15, 2022

WHO will rename monkeypox virus to counter concerns over stigma, discrimination

Delaware Public MediaCenter· Jun 15, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

The WHO wants to give monkeypox a new name

NewsweekCenter· Jun 14, 2022

Stigma, racism fuel need to rename monkeypox virus: Health experts

ForbesCenter· Jun 14, 2022

WHO Will Change Monkeypox Virus Name—Here’s Why Scientists Believe It’s Stigmatizing

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8 sources
BizPac ReviewRight· Jun 15, 2022

Of course - WHO to rename monkeypox, yielding to scientists who say name is ‘stigmatizing’

TownhallRight· Jun 15, 2022

WHO Renaming Monkeypox to After Scientists Raise Concern Name is 'Discriminatory and Stigmatizing'

Washington ExaminerRight· Jun 15, 2022

WHO to rename monkeypox virus to avoid racist stigma

Breitbart NewsRight· Jun 15, 2022

W.H.O. Will Rename 'Monkeypox' to Remove Stigma, Racism

The Washington Free BeaconRight· Jun 15, 2022

World Health Organization Will Rename Monkeypox, Citing Racism

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The GuardianLean Left· Jun 15, 2022

WHO to rename monkeypox virus to avoid discrimination

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  1. Jun 13, 2022Stigma, racism fuel need to rename monkeypox virus: Health experts
  2. Jun 15, 2022Citing stigma, WHO renaming monkeypox

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