Anambra State announces that mortuaries operating in the state without registration will face sanctions after a June 5 deadline. The government’s notice directs all facilities providing mortuary services to begin registration immediately if they are not registered with the Directorate of Medical Services. Hospitals that offer mortuary services are also required to ensure their mortuary units are registered independently, even if the hospital itself is not separately subject to the same registration requirements. Other reports say the state is starting a clampdown and seeks to bring mortuary operations under tighter regulation through licensing and registration checks.
According to the reports, the government expects mortuary operators to either register new units or renew existing licenses by June 5. After that date, enforcement actions are set to begin against operators that fail to comply with the registration and licensing requirements. The statements reflect the state’s effort to standardize mortuary services and improve oversight of facilities handling bodies within the state.
