Accra is not a bad place compared to some parts of Africa. Little modernaized and civilized. Dakar is also another good place if you ever get the chance to fly there. One thing is for sure- malaria is still there and will always be in Africa. Perhaps cover youself with long sleeves in the evenings and make sure there are no mosquitos in your room before going to sleep. Some hotel have those hanging mosquito covers, which is nice.
But every time i think of Africa, i am always reminded how blessed we are to be in America. Poverty is like cancer in Africa. sad- to say the least!