Odisha Businessman's Family Donates Body for Medical Research

The family of Jammula Satyanarayana, a businessman from Odisha, donated his body to MKCG Medical College for research after his death from a heart attack. Despite not pledging it himself, his family also donated his eyes. This marks the fourth body donation to the college this year.

The business community in Odisha's Berhampur town witnessed an extraordinary gesture on Wednesday when the family of a local businessman donated his body to MKCG Medical College Hospital for research. The move underscores the importance of body donations in advancing medical education and research.

Despite the deceased businessman Jammula Satyanarayana not having pledged his body prior to his passing, his family made the decision to contribute both his eyes and body to medical science. This act not only benefits medical students and researchers but also fulfills the wishes of Satyanarayana's family, bringing them a sense of pride amidst their grief.

As highlighted by Sagar Prusty, Head of the Department of Anatomy at the college, the donated body will serve educational and research needs. This occasion also marks the fourth donation this year, demonstrating a growing awareness and willingness to support medical research in Odisha.

(With inputs from agencies.)