Assignment task:
Language plays a critical role in global health. The name of a disease or condition can lead to stigma or shame within a community. An example is HIV/AIDS, where the term "Clean" has been used to describe people who do not have HIV/AIDS (Today, 2018). This language creates shame and stigma around people who are HIV+ because it says they are dirty.
Please research the official name of EBOLA and the colloquial terms for the disease. Make a reflection include the following information:
1. What is the history of the disease name, including how the name was chosen?
2. What are the colloquial names for the disease, if any?
3. What are the consequences of the disease's name?
4. How does this relate to the WHO's definition of the Right to Health or the Social Determinants of Health?