JOSH Teams for community TB awareness to launch on October 8

The Health Ministry will launch JOSH Teams on October 8 to increase youth participation in community tuberculosis awareness, Akashvani reported on October 7.

The initial rollout covers 55 districts in 11 states. Health Minister J.P. Nadda will lead the launch. The teams will support community engagement and messages about timely diagnosis and completing treatment.

Source report: Akashvani News, 7 October 2026.

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