Addressing the Statistical Missteps in Monkeypox Reporting: How Bayesian Analysis Could Have Prevented the Misleading Narrative

The outbreak of Monkeypox in 2022 presented a significant public health challenge worldwide. However, the narrative that quickly emerged—suggesting that Monkeypox primarily affected homosexual men—led to stigma, misinformation, and a misdirected public health response. This misunderstanding was largely fueled by the misinterpretation of statistical data, which highlighted the urgent need for more nuanced analytical approaches. […]