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.

A Continuing Medical Education programme will be held at Jipmer on October 15, bringing the academic activities to a close.