Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced plans to conduct a mass burial of unclaimed corpses currently stored at its mortuary, citing severe congestion and full capacity.
In a press release dated December 23, the hospital explained that the mortuary has reached its limit, necessitating urgent measures to decongest the facility.
“The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) wishes to inform the general public that the Hospital Mortuary is currently congested and has reached full capacity. As a result, Management will conduct a mass burial of all unclaimed, unknown, and unidentified bodies at the mortuary,” the statement said.
According to the release, records indicate that about 320 unclaimed bodies are expected to be included in the exercise.
The hospital has therefore called on relatives, next of kin, or anyone with an interest in any of the bodies to contact the hospital’s management within 21 days, on or before January 18, 2026, to make the necessary arrangements.
“All bodies remaining unclaimed after the deadline will be buried in accordance with approved procedures and relevant regulations,” the statement added.
The mass burial exercise will be carried out in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
Management of KBTH appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation as it undertakes the exercise to address the current challenges at the mortuary.
Source: 3news
