World Health Organization Looks To Change Monkeypox Name

The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering renaming Monkeypox to reduce stigma and avoid offending various groups. The naming process involves both WHO and the International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). The ICTV is responsible for the scientific classification of viruses. Meanwhile, there are challenges in distributing Monkeypox vaccines globally, with Africa facing significant shortages. In the US, the FDA has authorized fractional dosing to increase vaccine availability. WHO is also changing how it names virus clades, moving from geographic names to numerical identifiers.

Why is the WHO considering changing the name of monkeypox?

• To avoid causing offense and reduce stigma

• To align with other international health organizations

• To increase public awareness

• To make it sound more scientific

Which organization is responsible for the scientific naming of viruses?

• World Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses

• United Nations

What is a major challenge mentioned in the distribution of monkeypox vaccines?

• Lack of public interest

• High cost of vaccines

• Limited production capacity

• Struggle to get vaccines to Africa

How is the WHO changing the naming of monkeypox clades?

• By using the names of scientists

• By using Roman numerals

• By using alphabetical order

• By using the names of affected countries

What was the previous method of naming monkeypox clades?

• By the severity of the strain

• By the type of symptoms

• By the region of origin

• By the year of discovery