The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced plans to conduct a mass burial of unclaimed bodies at the hospital mortuary, citing overcrowding as the reason.

According to an official release from KBTH, the mortuary has reached full capacity and management has indicated that approximately 320 unclaimed, unknown and unidentified bodies are expected to be included in the exercise.

Relatives, next of kin or any persons with interest in these bodies are urged to contact KBTH within 21 days, by January 18, 2026, to make the necessary arrangements to claim their loved ones.

“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.

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“The exercise will be carried out in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
Management appeals for public understanding and cooperation,” part of the statement said.

Any bodies remaining unclaimed after the deadline will be buried in accordance with approved procedures and regulations.

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