Anambra Cracks Down on Unregistered Mortuaries, Sets June 2026 Deadline for Licence Renewal
The Anambra State Ministry of Health has ordered every mortuary operator in the state to register or renew licences by June 5, 2026, or face sanctions under the Public Health Law. This directive targets unregistered facilities, those with expired licences and hospital mortuary units that lack independent approval. Issued on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, the notice is part of Governor Soludo’s healthcare reform drive to enforce standards in corpse handling and protect public health. After the grace period, regulatory inspections will begin and defaulters will be penalised. The updated mortuary register will improve oversight, strengthen emergency response and curb unlawful practices. While some residents praise the move for boosting professionalism, others argue the government should focus on wider infrastructure and service delivery issues.
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