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New Delhi, India: As the monkeypox virus continues to spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) is considering changing the name to eliminate the stigma and discrimination associated with it.
The WHO’s Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated that the organisation is “working with partners and experts from around the world to change the nomenclature of the monkeypox virus, its clades, and the disease it causes.”
In a paper released last week, approximately 30 scientists from 11 nations recommended for a reduction in “discriminatory” wording used to differentiate the monkeypox virus.

The scientists lobbied for the “urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatizing name for monkeypox” in a preprint published on virological.org last week, as well as renaming the virus with numbers.
The experts express their concern in the paper that the “prevailing perception” in the international media and scholarly literature is that monkeypox is endemic in people in some African countries. “However, previous to the 2022 outbreak, it is widely recognised that nearly all MPXV outbreaks in Africa were the consequence of spillover from animals to humans, with only few cases of persistent human-to-human transmissions,” they stated.

“An rising narrative in the media and among many scientists is attempting to link the current worldwide outbreak to Africa, west Africa, or Nigeria,” the experts warn.
They also proposed designating the virus as “hMPXV” in general, with neutral lineages such as A, A.1, A.1.1, and B.1 denoting its diversity.
Tedros stated that the new name would be announced “as soon as possible.”

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This isn’t the first time a virus’s name has been changed to reflect its location. When the new COVID-19 and its versions were released, similar issues were expressed. When coronavirus was originally discovered, it was dubbed the China or Wuhan virus by people all over the world, and the appearance of a COVID strain in South Africa resulted in travel bans once more. As a result, the WHO instituted a nomenclature scheme that referred to new varieties as Greek alphabet letters.

 

 

 

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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