The Managing Director of Nyaho Medical Centre has tested positive for Covid-19.
Dr Elikem Tamaklo’s positive diagnosis has affected his family, but according to Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, the Media Laison of the Centre “they are all well.”
She said the family “have been self-isolating together and are taking all the medical advice and precautionary measures.”
As part of the Medical Centre’s Business Continuity Plan, non-clinical staff (including the MD) have been working remotely from home through virtual meetings since March 23, 2020, she disclosed.
“This was to enable efficient social distancing at the Centre as well as create enough room for clinical staff to continue to provide quality care to patients.
“Over the last two weeks, Dr Tamaklo was not physically present on the hospital premises and thus, we can confirm that the exposure was from the community,” Agyeiwaa Rockson said.
In adherence to the stipulated protocols, Dr Tamaklo and his family are currently under quarantine and will be compliant with all the necessary guidance from the District Health team who have worked closely with Nyaho Medical Centre in the follow-up and treatment of patients.
In a short video to all employees, Dr. Tamaklo said “I am currently doing well but felt it important to fully live out the Nyaho leadership standards and commitment to building a culture of trust. The stigma that some have had to endure is unfair, unfounded and has no basis. Through no fault of their own, they have been exposed to an invisible threat, a virus, and now have to keep focused on their journey to recovery, for themselves, their families and their wider community.
“We all need to continue to do our best and remain disciplined by observing all the recommended preventive measures such as washing of hands with soap under running water, use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers frequently, maintaining 2-metres social distance when in public and in enclosed spaces, wearing of face masks whenever interacting with others and being sensitive to our own health to self-isolate if feeling unwell and seek medical advice as soon as possible for quick diagnosis and treatment”.
According to Nyaho Medical Centre, it continues to operate 24 hours a day seven days a week, providing quality care to its patients.
“Dr. Tamaklo will be taking a short leave of absence to focus on his recovery. During this time, Dr Victoria Lokko, the Medical Director, will be overseeing all clinical affairs whilst Emmanuel Agyei, the Operations Director, will be overseeing all operational matters of the Centre,” the Media Laison said.
About Dr Tamaklo
Dr. Elikem Tamaklo is the Managing Director of the Nyaho Medical Center. Graduating from St. George’s Hospital Medical School in London, U.K with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2009, he went on to work in a number of hospitals in the north-west of England with a focus in Emergency Medicine. He took over as Managing Director of Nyaho Medical Centre in April 2015 and is currently the President of the Ghana Chapter, Stanford Seed Transformation Network.
He holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Clinical Practice from Edge Hill University, UK and a Master Certificate in Healthcare Leadership from Cornell University, USA.
In April 2016 Dr. Elikem Tamaklo was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana in recognition of his commitment to positive change in the private healthcare sector in Ghana.
