There has been an outbreak of meningitis in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Some 32 people are believed to have died already. Predictably, government officials appear not to be coming to terms with the reality as denials have followed the reports. The Ghanaian government would better serve its people if it can further open up health delivery to the private sector and private individuals as government has shown its inability to handle the consequences of outbreaks such as this. It would also help to educate the people on preventive measures for outbreaks like this raging one. You can read more here Meningitis Outbreak In Ghana
