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Joshua Kwame Yeboah calls for national sexuality education policy
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Joshua Kwame Yeboah, a US-trained sex therapist, has called on the Ghanaian government to establish a national sexuality education policy to guide public discourse and professional practice. Speaking at a graduation ceremony on October 17, 2026, the founder of the Institute of Sexuality, Marriage and Family Life Research and Training (iSMART) emphasized the urgent need for a structured framework. He argued that such a policy is essential for fostering constructive discussions about sexuality within homes, schools, and various community settings across the country. A key component of Yeboah’s advocacy is the recommendation that the government revisit the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) proposal that was suspended in 2019. He suggested that the previous framework should be revised to ensure it is both scientifically grounded and culturally sensitive to Ghanaian values. By addressing the cultural concerns that led to the initial halt, Yeboah believes the state can create a curriculum that provides vital health information without compromising local traditions. Supporting this call, Reverend Dr. Emmanuel Apea and Professor Stephen Doh Fia addressed the graduation, highlighting the need to dismantle long-standing misconceptions about sexuality in Ghana. They stressed that formalized structures in sex therapy education are necessary to improve the quality of care provided by professionals. To expand the reach of accurate information, Yeboah also encouraged his colleagues to actively use social media as a tool for public education and the dissemination of evidence-based knowledge. The push for a national policy aims to elevate the standard of sex therapy and education in Ghana, moving away from informal and often inaccurate sources of information. By institutionalizing these practices, the proponents believe the country can better address sexual health challenges and provide a safer environment for citizens to seek professional guidance. This movement marks a significant effort to integrate modern sex therapy standards into the national health and education landscape.
