The need to fast-track a change in the nomenclature of the monkeypox virus

The nomenclature of monkeypox disease has been changed to mpox, and the clades of the causative virus have also been changed in keeping with international best practices. We commend the World Health Organization for its efforts in this regard while drawing attention to the need for a change in the name of the monkeypox virus. The continual use of the viral nomenclature can be considered stigmatising, discriminatory and inaccurate.