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Odisha's medical colleges are grappling with a persistent shortage of donated dead bodies, critical for teaching anatomy to medical students.
Cadavers form an integral part of the curriculum, offering students a chance to explore human body structures - from muscles to nerves and blood vessels - through the process of dissection. However, the dearth of body donations due to a lack of awareness poses a significant hurdle.
According to the National Medical Commission (NMC), medical colleges must have one cadaver for every 10 students during their first year. In Odisha, government medical colleges offer 1,600 seats, necessitating 1...