The Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has announced plans to undertake a mass burial of unclaimed bodies currently held at its mortuary.

The decision was disclosed in a press release dated Tuesday, December 23, citing severe congestion at 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, relatives, next of kin, or any persons with an interest in the bodies have been urged to come forward within a stipulated period.

“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 stated.

The hospital indicated that records show the scale of the exercise will be significant.

“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 statement explained.

The mass burial exercise will be conducted in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).

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