Gida Business All Set For Mortuary Workers’ First Licensure Exams

All Set For Mortuary Workers’ First Licensure Exams

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MOFFA, Ghana’s death care industry regulator, will conduct its first practical licensure exam by year-end. This exam will determine which funeral home operators qualify for an official “operational license. Currently, no funeral home in Ghana is licensed, raising concerns about the sector’s professionalism and legality.

MOFFA has established a training school at Pentecost University in Accra to equip funeral operators with industry-standard skills. Talks with other universities are underway to expand the program. Graduates will complete practical training and show academic knowledge to help create a more professional, regulated death care sector.

Regulation is crucial, as a law to oversee the industry was passed in 2011 but became operational only in 2019. MOFFA, established under the Health Institutions and Facilities Act (Act 829), is tasked with licensing and regulating facilities for storing, transporting, and disposing of human remains. Despite these laws, weak enforcement has created a significant gap in regulatory oversight.

In response, MOFFA has introduced reforms, including licensure exams, to professionalize the industry. The process will ensure funeral operators meet required standards, improving service quality and public trust. These measures aim to bring accountability, professionalism, and legal compliance to Ghana’s funeral and mortuary services.

BABU SHARHI

BAR AMSA

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