Health

WHO wants name change for ‘Monkeypox’ virus, calling it ‘discriminatory and stigmatizing’

     But a public narrative persists in suggesting the current outbreak is linked to Africa, West Africa or Nigeria, noted a group of 29 biologists and other researchers. That builds on an existing stigma, although the virus has been detected without a clear link to Africa.  The majority – 84 percent—of confirmed cases are from the European region, followed by the Americas, Africa, Eastern Mediterranean region and Western Pacific region. […]

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New Series ‘Send Help’ Highlights Black Men’s Mental Health & Haitian Culture

     ALLBLK debuted its original series “Send Help” on Thursday (Aug. 11) from creators and executive producers Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo. Elie and Gauyo recently spoke with Global Grind to discuss their new dark comedy series in an exclusive interview. The two get deep about men’s mental health, redefining masculinity, Haitian culture and combatting imposter syndrome while leveling up. […]