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At least 167 people have died in and around Manila from Leptospirosis. The WHO experts had decided to help Philippines contain deadly disease. The WHO's four-member team will work with and advise local officials on combating Leptospirosis. Parts of Manila and outlying areas remain flooded with stagnant water more than one month after tropical storm Ketsana dumped a record amount of rain on the nation's capital.
