Nutritionist ‘Rama’ honoured

Martin Rama

Tunisia’s unemployment rate has been among the highest in the world for almost two decades. This article claims that such a high rate reflects measurement problems rather than labor market inefficiency. After discussing the reasons why unemployment rates may not be comparable across countries and reviewing the tools that are available to analyze unemployment in a specific country, the article p...

Nutrition and Cancer: Dr. Douglas Wilson - Honoured

Historical, current and future aspects of the potential value of ‘phyto-oestrogens’ and lifestyle in lowering the risk of endocrine cancer, and high-lighting the crucial importance of global policy makers in providing the means for a healthier diet, is the purport of this paper. Early studies in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and S.W. Australia demonstrated the potential value of oestrogen-like dietary ...

Critical Survey of Rama

Rama midwifery in eastern Nicaragua.

Rama midwives in eastern Nicaragua use a wide array of plants in providing health care to women and infants. In this study, I document the use of medicinal plants by Rama midwives on the island of Rama Cay in eastern Nicaragua. Field investigations included semi-structured interviews and field trips with eight midwives to collect voucher specimens. A total of 162 plant species, in 125 genera an...

South Africa's scientists honoured as global lifesavers.

Last October, a rejuvenated, financially healthier and better-led Medical Research Council (MRC) gave lifetime achievement awards to two local scientists whose applied research has saved tens of thousands of lives in South Africa (SA) and multiples more in other countries, winning international recognition. Lung Institute. Madhi headed a team that developed and promoted pneumococcal conjugate a...