The Federal Ministry of Health (SSa ) asked citizens not to link monkeypox (simian pox) with gay people and members of the LGBT+ community, because it feeds stigma and discrimination.
Through a statement, the Ministry of Health explained that the narrative that associates monkeypox with the LGBTQ+ community feeds the discrimination that keeps people from receiving timely medical care.
They reiterated that attributing the transmission of this virus solely to sexual contact is premature and feeds stereotypes that violate people's human rights.
They also stressed that the virus can affect all people regardless . . .
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