Are we now in a place with monkey pox where we should start being really concerned? The thing that is most likely to perpetuate spread of this disease is stigma, whether it comes from people's communities or from inside themselves. i'm really worried about how homophobia could play a role in making this disease go on a lot longer than it really should and cause a lot more suffering going forward. Our friends over at vulture are having a banner week, they just launched their new flagship podcast. It's called into it, and it's hoasted by dear friend of today, and the excellent sam sanders. Have you seen biance? I think that's how. Anyway, new episodes drop
Gay men, queer people, and their partners represent an overwhelming majority of monkeypox cases. But even though the WHO just declared the disease a global health emergency, resources like vaccines, testing, and treatment remain largely out of reach. Health reporter Keren Landman and virologist Joseph Osmundson explain.
This episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.
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