TB elimination: JOSH Teams deployed in 55 districts across 11 States and Union Territories

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New Delhi: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, on October 8, 2026, launched JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at an event held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking a significant step towards strengthening youth-led community participation in India's efforts to eradicate tuberculosis. The initiative seeks to harness the energy, outreach and commitment of young people to take the message of TB prevention, early diagnosis, timely treatment and stigma reduction to communities across the country. Addressing the gathering, Shri JP Nadda , described the launch of JOSH Teams as a significant milestone in India’s collective fight against tuberculosis. He said that the country’s efforts towards a TB Mukt Bharat have evolved from a conventional health programme into a people’s movement, with Jan Bhagidari and community ownership emerging as the defining pillars of the national response. Also Read:World Patient Safety Day: JP Nadda highlights safe, continuous care for NCD patients He emphasised that the goal of eliminating TB cannot be achieved by government interventions alone and requires the active participation of communities, citizens, elected representatives, frontline workers and, particularly, the youth of the country. According to PIB, highlighting the importance of youth-led action, Shri Nadda said that the energy, commitment and outreach of young people can give a new momentum to the TB elimination movement. He noted that while the Ministry has progressively involved elected representatives and community leadership in the campaign, the scale and complexity of the challenge demand a much wider network of committed volunteers working directly with communities. In this context, he expressed appreciation for the collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Ministry of Defence in bringing the JOSH initiative to the grassroots. Moreover, Shri Nadda said that JOSH Teams represent

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