Manipur, May 1 -- Eleven elderly persons staying at Old Age home, Mongshangei Makha Leikai, Imphal West have registered for cadaver donation to donate their bodies after death for the advancement of medical science.

The programme was organised on Tuesday by All Manipur Senior Citizens' Welfare Association. During the programme, the 11 elderly persons from the home, including president of the association and his wife, also registered for cadaver donation.

On the occasion, director of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Science (JNIMS), Manipur Laishram Deben said cadaver donation will make medical students benefit greatly in studying human anatomy, and the noble gesture is the most precious decision a person can make.

He said cadaver ...