{
  "id": 4883380,
  "title": "Birth, death registration are mandatory – Deputy Registrar tells Ghanaians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/birth-death-registration-are-mandatory-deputy-registrar-tells",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/birth-death-registration-are-mandatory-deputy-registrar-tells-ghanaians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Births and Deaths Registry has urged Ghanaians to register births and deaths, calling it a mandatory requirement for every citizen. Deputy Registrar Seth Kissi Bosompem emphasized that parents and families are responsible for notifying the government of both births and deaths and providing necessary information to facilitate registration. Birth registration should be done following the naming ceremony, with relevant details submitted to the Registry for official documentation. Death registration is equally important and should not be neglected during funeral preparations. Families should see death registration as an integral part of funeral planning and ensure the deceased is registered before burial. Providing accurate information on the cause of death is crucial for public health and disease surveillance, as it helps authorities identify potential health threats and take preventive measures. Bosompem encouraged Ghanaians to treat birth and death registration as essential civic responsibilities and complete the required processes promptly.",
  "summary": "The Births and Deaths Registry has reminded Ghanaians that registering births and deaths is a mandatory requirement and should form part of the processes surrounding the arrival and departure of every citizen. Deputy Births and Deaths Registrar, Seth Kissi Bosompem, said parents and families have a responsibility to notify the government of both births and […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Birth, death registration are mandatory – Deputy Registrar tells Ghanaians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/birth-death-registration-are-mandatory-deputy-registrar-tells-4887937",
        "published": "2026-09-01T15:51:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}