File photo: Map of Anambra State
The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has directed all mortuary owners and operators in the state to register their facilities or renew expired licences as part of ongoing regulatory reforms in the health sector.
The directive was contained in a public notice signed by the Director of Medical Services in the Ministry of Health, Dr Chukwulobelu Ugochukwu, on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike.
According to the notice dated May 29, 2026, the move is in line with the healthcare reform agenda of the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
“All concerned operators are given up to June 5, 2026, to complete their registration and renewal processes,” the statement said, adding that enforcement and inspection would commence after the deadline.
