At least 40 evacuees have died of various diseases since the Maute Group seized some areas in Marawi City in May, Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said on Monday. So they did not come from established evacuation centers but they were internally-displaced persons,” she added. She said the siege in Marawi City affected 465,000 people. “Temporary shelters were set up in 87 evacuation centers to accommodate 26,991 internally displaced persons. “The DOH is really hopeful and at the same time incessantly praying for peace in Marawi City.

Source: Manila Times July 17, 2017 12:00 UTC