2016 meningitis outbreak in Ghana
| Date | January 2016 |
|---|---|
| Casualties | |
| Reported deaths: 32 | |
| Reported cases: 153 | |
Pneumococcal meningitis cases were recorded in Ghana in the last quarter of 2015 and an outbreak confirmed by the ministry of health was reported in January 2016. On January 26, 2016, it was reported that 153 people had become infected and 32 had died.[1][2][3]
External links
Propagated Pneumococcal Meningitis Outbreak
Pneumococcal meningitis outbreak
References
- ^ "WHO assists Ghana to deal with meningitis outbreak". AfricaNews. January 26, 2016. Archived from the original on February 15, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ Kobby Blay (January 15, 2016). "Infograph: Pneumococcal Meningitis disease outbreak in Ghana (live blog)". GhanaHealthNest. Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ Kristoff Saunders (January 20, 2016). "Meningitis outbreak in Ghana claims 22 lives". Retrieved January 26, 2016.[permanent dead link]