Korle-Bu announces plans to bury 320 corpses in mass grave

The Management of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has announced plans to carry out mass burial of unclaimed corpses in its mortuary.

This is contained in a press release dated December 23.

“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 clarified.

According to the release, “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 explained that, “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 exercise will be carried out in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).

“Management appeals for public understanding and cooperation,” the statement said.