Kenyan Med Schools Face Cadaver Shortage

By WACHIRA KIGOTHO

Medical schools in Kenya's public universities are facing a shortage of cadavers as a result of cultural inhibitions and Kenyans' love for elaborate funeral ceremonies.

The problem is so acute that academics at the University of Nairobi and Moi University are appealing to the public to consider donating their bodies for research.

"A dead body can only be useful if used to increase knowledge for the living, but a waste when buried and turned over to termites," said Julius

Digital or Print Subscription

Web Pass

Already have an account? Log In Now.

The Chronicle Review

Heartbreaking Students
Administration

The $50K Club
Short Subjects

What Students Make

Commentary

Cases in Point: Intellectual-Property Agreements: Are You Managing Your Rights?

In view of recent federal-court decisions, three lawyers urge colleges to carefully review two common methods of licensing the inventions of their faculty members.
The City Where Diploma Dreams Go to Die

Systemic high-school performance failure has elicited much hand-wringing. But there should be equal anguish, writes Kevin Carey, over breakdowns at the college level.
Why Liberal Arts Need Career Services

Creative teaching and career planning are not mutually exclusive, writes Katharine S. Brooks.

Campus Viewpoint

Information provided by participating institution

The Chronicle of Higher Education
1255 Twenty-Third St, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037

International

Kenyan Med Schools Face Cadaver Shortage

This is an article for subscribers only. You may access this article by purchasing a:

Digital or Print Subscription

Web Pass

The Chronicle Review

Administration

Short Subjects

Most Popular Articles

Commentary

Cases in Point: Intellectual-Property Agreements: Are You Managing Your Rights?

The City Where Diploma Dreams Go to Die

Why Liberal Arts Need Career Services

Campus Viewpoint