Jipmer holds walkathon to promote voluntary whole-body donation
Jipmer organized a walkathon in Puducherry to raise awareness about voluntary whole-body donation for medical education and research. The event is part of a week-long series of activities marking World Anatomy Day 2026.
Why it matters
Public awareness of body donation is critical for the advancement of medical training and anatomical research in academic institutions.
The Department of Anatomy at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer) organised a walkathon at the Beach Promenade on Sunday to raise awareness of voluntary whole-body donation as part of the World Anatomy Day 2026.
Flagged off from Jipmer, the walkathon highlighted the contribution of voluntary body donation in medical education, anatomical research and the training of future healthcare professionals.
According to a press release, the department’s programme, being held from October 10 to 15, includes community outreach, activities and academic events to promote awareness of voluntary whole-body donation while providing opportunities to students to engage in academic discussions and innovative learning activities.
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