The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has scheduled a mass burial for approximately 320 unclaimed bodies on February 19, 2026, following severe congestion at its mortuary facility.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the hospital announced that the mortuary has reached full capacity, necessitating the exercise 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 read.
Relatives, next of kin, or any persons with interest in the bodies have been given a 21-day window to come forward and claim them.
“Relatives, next of kin, or any persons with interest in any of the bodies are requested to contact the Management of KBTH within twenty-one (21) days of this notice, on or before 18th January 2026, to make the necessary arrangements,” it added.
The hospital noted that records indicate around 320 bodies will be affected if not claimed.
“All bodies remaining unclaimed after the deadline will be buried in accordance with approved procedures and relevant regulations,” the release explained.
The mass burial will be carried out in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
Management has appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation during this period.