Here's your chance to help rename monkeypox

Monkeys are getting a bad rep because of the monkeypox virus, even though they are not the main carriers of the microorganism. — Filepic

The World Health Organization (WHO), which is looking to rename monkeypox, called on Aug 16 (2022) for help from the public in coming up with a less stigmatising designation for the fast-spreading disease.

The United Nations (UN) health agency has for weeks voiced concern about the name of the disease that emerged onto the global stage in May.