Information is key to preventing rumors and misinformation and mitigating the spread of diseases such as monkeypox.
Provide accurate, timely, and frequent information in a language that people understand, via reliable channels, enables populations to make decisions and adopt positive behaviors to protect themselves and their loved ones from diseases such as monkeypox.
Stigmatizing people because of a disease is NEVER OK
Anyone can get or transmit monkeypox, regardless of their sexuality.
Key documents for communicating about monkeypox
Useful information for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
Since the virus has initially been identified in communities of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, learning about monkeypox, its symptoms, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself, can help to reduce transmission. Remember: Anyone can get or transmit monkeypox, regardless of their sexuality.
Social Media Material
Monkeypox collection
Access our collection of monkeypox social media cards, download, and share with your target.
