The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) in Ghana is giving a firm deadline to all mortuaries and funeral facilities in the country to acquire their licenses by February 2025. Dr. Yaw Twerefuor, the Registrar of MoFFA, emphasized the importance of obtaining these licenses to maintain a regulated and safe working environment. He explained that the agency would conduct thorough inspections of these facilities before granting licenses. These inspections will assess the operational conditions of the facilities, including equipment, hygiene standards, and the overall infrastructure. The purpose of this move is to mitigate the risks associated with the spread of diseases and viruses, thus ensuring the health and safety of both employees and clients. Dr. Twerefuor also highlighted that any facility that fails to secure its license by the stipulated deadline would be prohibited from operating within the country.
Dr. Twerefuor further elaborated that the process would allow facility owners a two-month period to make necessary improvements before the final licensing deadline. This two-month window will give facility operators the chance to address minor deficiencies in compliance, ensuring they meet MoFFA’s required standards. However, the agency made it clear that facilities with critical gaps in infrastructure, such as lacking adequate water supply, refrigerators, or backup power, must rectify these issues before they can even apply for their licenses. This initiative is in line with the government’s broader objective to modernize the mortuary and funeral industry in Ghana. The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service have been instrumental in driving this agenda, aiming to make the sector more structured, regulated, and secure.
During an event to distribute inspection tools to operators, Prof. Edward Kofi Wiredu, the Board Chairman of MoFFA and a senior consultant pathologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, reiterated the agency's commitment to transforming the funeral and mortuary sector. He encouraged facility operators to adhere strictly to the new regulations to avoid potential inconsistencies or penalties in the future. The government's push to regulate and standardize this sector aligns with broader public health goals and seeks to ensure that funeral and mortuary services in the country operate under conditions that prioritize public health and safety. This comprehensive approach will not only improve the sector’s quality but also help safeguard the well-being of both workers and the families they services.
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