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Masks, hand hygiene, and physical distancing remain essential tools in avoiding infection, especially in crowded indoor settings where bacterial infections and airborne viruses may run rampant. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily.

The environmental challenges posed not only hinder medical treatment but also exacerbate health vulnerabilities, especially for heart patients. Photo: Canva

While there is currently no specific vaccine for HMPV, maintaining up-to-date vaccinations for influenza and pneumococcal diseases is crucial. Photo: Canva

According to the Health Ministry, Malaysia saw 327 cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in 2024, a 45 per cent rise from the 225 cases in 2023. Photo: Canva

Japan's former defence minister Yasukazu Hamada. - (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN / AFP)