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On November 28th (local time), the WHO announced in a statement that the name "monkeypox" would be phased out and used in conjunction with the new name "MPOX" for one year.
Monkeypox, which was endemic in central and western Africa, has spread worldwide since May this year. People with this disease often present with the symptoms of a blistering rash, sometimes accompanied by acute fever, headache, and muscle pain.
On July 24th, 2019, the WHO classified monkeypox as an international public health emergency (PHEVEIC) along with Corona and issued the highest level of alert. Monkeypox reported about 81,107 cases and 55 deaths in 100 countries this year.
In particular, concerns were raised that the disease was predominantly spread among homosexuals among men, and that stigma against those with the disease was widespread.
In addition, it was pointed out that the name of the disease, monkeypox, could cause discomfort in certain regions, cultures, and ethnic groups, and that it would have a negative impact on trade, tourism, and animal welfare.
In response, the WHO put out a call for new names and received more than 200 proposals. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that some of these cases were called MPOX after discussions among experts.
2022/12/02 09:54 KST
