Professor Ernest Yorke is the Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association
The Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association, Professor Ernest Yorke, has commended the establishment of a Civic Education Club at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, calling it a great milestone.
According to him, the Civic Education Club highlights the vital role healthcare workers play in shaping the country’s health systems and policies.
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Delivering a speech at the club’s inauguration on August 30, 2025, at Korle Bu, Professor Yorke said, “The establishment of this Civic Education Club underscores the critical role that medical, nursing and other allied health students, now and in the future, play in shaping the policies, health systems, and values of the society we serve.”
Kathleen Addy, NCCE Chairperson speaking at the event
The renowned professor emphasised that civic education goes beyond understanding governance and its principles to foster awareness of the factors that impact health systems in the country.
“Civic education is not just about understanding our constitution or the structures of governance, though those are important. It is about fostering a deep awareness of the social, economic, and political factors that impact our health system.
“It is about understanding the intersection of healthcare with policies on education, poverty, sanitation, and the environment. It is about shaping future physicians who are not only capable of diagnosing and treating diseases but are also equipped to advocate for policy changes, address social inequalities, and create a more just and equitable society,” he said.
He added, “It provides an avenue to explore the relationship between health and public policy, to understand the ethical and legal frameworks governing our profession, and to gain insight into how public health initiatives are designed, implemented, and evaluated.”
Professor Ernest Yorke and Kathleen Addy during the event
Professor Yorke admonished medical students to take full advantage of the resources and opportunities the club offers.
He expressed hope that the Civic Education Club will drive change and serve as a platform to promote and generate innovative ideas.
“May this Civic Education Club be a catalyst for change, a platform for innovative ideas, and a space where you, the next generation of medical professionals, will rise to meet the challenges ahead.”
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The event saw the attendance of the Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy and other dignitaries.
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