The Mortuaries and Funeral Facility Agency (MOFFA) will conduct its first practical licensure exams by the end of 2024 to regulate operators in Ghana’s death care industry. Currently, no funeral home in Ghana holds an operational licence, despite the agency’s regulatory mandate under the 2011 Health Institutions and Facilities Act, which became operational in 2019.
MOFFA has established a training school at Pentecost University and is expanding partnerships with other universities to equip operators with industry-standard skills. Facilities must pass inspections and meet strict operational criteria, including waste disposal systems, worker vaccination policies, and disease management protocols.
MOFFA Registrar, Dr. Yaw Twerefour, emphasized the agency’s commitment to professionalism, announcing that facilities failing to meet standards will face shutdowns if deficiencies are not addressed within two months. The initiative aims to eliminate unqualified operators and standardize practices in the death care industry.
MOFFA is also collaborating with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to construct a 1,000-capacity mortuary under a public-private partnership.
This move marks a significant effort to regulate the industry, ensuring safety and professionalism for operators and the public alike.
