Erick J Mazyala <br/><br/>
Human bodies bequest program  a wake-up call to Tanzanian medical schools  

 - Mwanza, Tanzania:  Hindawi &    Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando]   2014/11/18  
 -  Source Advances in Anatomy Volume 2014  .
<br/><br/> Introduction. Studying anatomy through dissection of human cadavers requires a regular supply of human bodies. Tanzanian<br/>medical schools depend entirely on collecting unclaimed bodies in hospital mortuaries. This method is no longer reliable. This<br/>study aimed at evaluating sources and profile of cadavers in Tanzanian medical schools and addressing challenges and suggests<br/>appropriate lasting solutions. Methods. Seven spreadsheets were sent electronically to seven medical schools in Tanzania to capture<br/>data related to sources and profiles of cadavers received. Only 2 out of 7 responded timely. Results. 100% of all cadavers in Tanzanian medical schools are unclaimed bodies of black population. Female cadavers accounted for 0–20%. About 9 days elapse before embalmment of cadavers. Conclusion. It is the time to jump onto body bequest wagon. 
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