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October 13, 2026 6:43 PM

JOSH Campaign Launched Across 11 States, 55 Districts to Mobilise Communities for TB Elimination

The Joint Squad for Health (JOSH), a nationwide social media campaign, was launched on a pilot basis across 11 states and 55 districts on October 13 to mobilise young people and communities towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination. The campaign brings together MY Bharat volunteers, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and designated Class-I officers to spread awareness about TB, encourage timely screening, early diagnosis and treatment, reduce stigma and promote treatment adherence, particularly among...

October 8, 2026 4:45 PM

Health Minister JP Nadda Launches JOSH Teams, Says India Very Close to Eliminating Tuberculosis

Union Health Minister J P Nadda asserted on Thursday that India is very close to achieving the goal of eliminating tuberculosis as he launched the Joint Squad for Health (JOSH) teams that will bring together more than 58,000 youth volunteers to strengthen grassroots mobilisation in the fight against the disease. Highlighting India's progress, he noted that the country's tuberculosis incidence has declined by 21 per cent compared with a 12 per cent global decline, while treatment coverage has rea...

October 7, 2026 11:55 AM

JOSH teams to be rolled out across 55 districts in 11 states to boost TB awareness

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ministry of Defence, will launch JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams on October 8 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. In the first phase, JOSH Teams will be rolled out across 55 districts in 11 states to strengthen youth-led community mobilisation and take the message of TB Mukt Bharat to the grassroots. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fert...

August 12, 2026 12:56 AM

Health Minister Nadda calls on Karnataka, Kerala MPs to intensify efforts for TB-free India

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday called upon Members of Parliament from Karnataka and Kerala to step up efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), urging them to strengthen public awareness, administrative oversight and community mobilisation in their constituencies. Nadda held a discussion with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs from the two states on the sidelines of the Monsoon Session of Parliament as part of the government’s broader efforts to engage parliamentarians in the T...

March 25, 2026 3:41 PM

India launches first global clinical study integrating Ayurveda with modern TB treatment

Marking World Tuberculosis Day, India on Tuesday launched a first-of-its-kind global clinical study to scientifically evaluate the integration of Ayurveda with standard tuberculosis treatment, in a major step towards achieving a TB-free nation. Announcing the initiative, Union Minister Jitendra Singh described the study as a unique convergence of modern biotechnology and traditional knowledge systems aimed at improving treatment outcomes through a holistic and patient-centric approach. The stu...

March 24, 2026 3:21 PM

PM Modi shares J.P. Nadda’s article highlighting Jan Bhagidari as key to TB-free India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda outlining India’s progress and strategy towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB), with a strong emphasis on public participation and scientific innovation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda writes about the country’s journey towards eliminating TB, anchored in Jan Bhagidari. He highlights that India has made sustained investme...

March 23, 2026 5:29 PM

President Murmu calls for collective action to eliminate tuberculosis on eve of World TB Day

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged all stakeholders to work together with renewed resolve to eliminate tuberculosis, ahead of World TB Day on March 24. In her message on the eve of World TB Day, the President highlighted that tuberculosis continues to remain a major public health challenge, affecting millions of people globally. At the same time, she noted that India has made significant strides in tackling the disease through sustained efforts under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. She emph...

March 23, 2026 3:28 PM

Health Minister J.P. Nadda to lead World TB Day 2026 event, launch ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ 100-days campaign

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will preside over a national-level event on March 24 to mark World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2026 at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The event is aimed at highlighting India’s progress in combating tuberculosis and reinforcing the government’s commitment to achieving a TB-free nation in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the occasion, the Health Minister will launch a series of initiatives, including the ...

August 6, 2025 12:25 PM

WHO lauds India’s study on the impact of nutrition on TB outcomes

A study conducted by India that demonstrated the positive impact of nutrition on tuberculosis (TB) outcomes has contributed to global guidance on combating the world’s most infectious disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The agency also called for increased research and innovation to fight TB. Led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the study — conducted in Jharkhand — provided the first evidence that offering additional nutrition helps prevent TB cases and red...