Bodies of deceased patients stored in deplorable conditions at Prešov hospital, investigation reveals

Bodies of deceased patients were stored in appalling conditions at a hospital in Prešov, with corpses kept in black plastic bags placed on shelves alongside boxes and crumpled plastic materials, according to an investigation by Denník N news outlet. The concrete floor of the storage area was stained with unpleasant fluids, creating conditions described as unfit for civilization. The disturbing discovery was made in May 2026 at the Prešov hospital's pathology department. Those responsible for the conditions are attempting to downplay the severity of the situation, claiming nothing improper occurred despite the evidence of inadequate storage facilities for human remains.