The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has temporarily closed the Enchi Government Hospital Mortuary. Other facilities in the Western North Region were also shut down.
These closures happened because the facilities did not follow the rules set by MoFFA. Registrar Francis Ennin led a team to check if mortuaries were following regulations during a compliance operation.
The inspection found several violations at the Enchi Government Hospital Mortuary. Details of the specific violations were not immediately available.
MoFFA is responsible for ensuring that all mortuaries and funeral homes meet certain standards. These standards cover hygiene, safety, and proper handling of bodies.
The agency's operation aims to protect public health and uphold dignity in funeral services. Temporary closures are a measure to correct these issues.
Officials stated that the facilities will reopen after meeting all required standards and passing a re-inspection.