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The management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced that it will conduct a mass burial of unclaimed, unknown, and unidentified bodies at its mortuary due to congestion and full capacity.
In a statement issued on December 22, the hospital said, “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.”
Relatives, next of kin, or any persons with an interest in the bodies have been urged to contact the hospital within twenty-one (21) days of this notice, on or before January 18, 2026, to make the necessary arrangements.
The statement added, “Records indicate that about 320 unclaimed bodies are expected to be included. All bodies remaining unclaimed after the deadline will be buried in accordance with approved procedures and relevant regulations.”
The hospital also confirmed that the exercise will be carried out in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). “Management appeals for public understanding and cooperation,” the statement concluded.
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