The return of mpox and what it means for us

Dr Ranj (Image: Provided)

In the summer of 2022, just as the world was beginning to breathe a collective sigh of relief after the relentless grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new threat appeared on the horizon: monkeypox. The virus, recently rebranded as “mpox” to sidestep harmful racial connotations, sparked a wave of anxiety – particularly within the queer community, which found itself disproportionately affected. 

But, as we’ve done before, our community rose to the occasion. We took the warnings seriously, got vaccinated, adhered to public health guidelines, and largely managed to keep the outbreak under control. This wasn’t our first experience dealing with a public health crisis; we knew the stakes, we knew the drill, and we showed the world that collective action works.

Fast forward two years, and

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