CAIRO - Over 1,800 people in Egypt have been affected with a viral conjunctivitis known as pink eye, a media report said.

LUCKNOW - Alarmed by the deaths caused by an "unknown killer virus" in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Mayawati Sunday warned all civic officials to work properly or face action.

Dubai, Oct 24 (IANS/WAM) Microsoft Health Solutions Group has showcased a range of its equipment to explore prospects of collaboration with the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).

BEIJING - More than 200 million people suffer from high blood pressure in China and the disease claims 2.3 million lives a year in the country, China Daily reported Sunday.

KOLKATA - At least 45 people were hospitalised for diarrhoea in West Bengal's Hoogly district Sunday, officials said.