Global health in peril: Flu outbreak cripples schools as cancer deaths projected to soar A severe influenza outbreak in Malaysia has infected over 6,000 students and forced the temporary closure of multiple schools, particularly affecting teenagers outside the usual flu season. The outbreak has led to shifts to home?based learning in 34 MARA Junior Science Colleges and heightened preventive measures like masking, distancing and sanitation. Influenza activity is also rising globally: in the U.S., 26 states report high activity and 16 see widespread infection; the WHO notes heightened flu levels across Europe and North America. Meanwhile, cancer projections warn of a looming…

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