Shatter the Stigma: Monkeypox is NOT a disease affecting only MSM and Gay Men

There is a hoax demonizing the LGBTQ community following WHO’s recent public health advice. Although the initial clusters of monkeypox cases in 2022 had links to Africa and happen widely in gay men and MSM, monkeypox is not a gay disease. Regardless of a person’s race, skin color and sexual orientation, monkeypox can infect them. Spread mainly by close physical contact, being vigilant and reducing the number of sexual partners are how we can minimize monkeypox transmission.

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