The World Health Organization says it will rename the monkeypox virus over concerns its “discriminatory” name will invite stigma and racism. The virus – which has spread from Africa to infect more than 1,450 people worldwide – got its name after it was first discovered in monkeys. Infectious diseases are usually named after the location or animal linked to the first detection, but some scientists say it can be misleading/inaccurate. The WHO also announced that it will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday next week to determine whether the outbreak should be considered a global health emergency. Experts are confident the virus won’t become a pandemic, but WHO boss Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says monkeypox has acted in an “unusual” way by spreading outside Africa. He’s looking for a “coordinated response” to stop the spread.