Ghana’s Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to hold mass burial of 320 unclaimed bodies by Jan. 18, 2026, due to morgue overflow.

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana plans a mass burial of about 320 unclaimed bodies due to its mortuary reaching full capacity, announcing the move on December 22, 2025. The hospital has given relatives and next of kin until January 18, 2026, to claim the remains, with the burial to follow approved procedures and involve the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. The situation stems from recurring challenges including unidentified accident victims, abandoned bodies, and financial barriers to burial. The hospital has previously held similar burials, notably during the pandemic, and continues to face strain as health facilities serve as de facto morgues without dedicated municipal support.