Flu cases are on a sharp rise in many countries in Asia. The intensified rainy season is fueling transmission and creating ideal conditions for rapid spread. In a single week, Thailand recorded more than 30,000 new cases. Meanwhile, Japan declared a nationwide flu epidemic on 3 October after confirming more than 6,000 patients that week. The Philippines has also surpassed epidemic thresholds, with a 10 percent increase in private hospital admissions. In response, all public schools in Metro Manila suspended face-to-face classes on 13-14 October. Similar upward trends have also appeared in Taiwan and Singapore, indicating a broader regional surge. Health professionals…