Union Health Minister launches JOSH teams to accelerate TB elimination drive
India’s Union Health Minister unveiled JOSH teams to accelerate the national tuberculosis elimination plan. The initiative aims to strengthen community outreach and treatment adherence. In 2026, 67,933 panchayats in 697 districts were declared TB‑free, marking a milestone in the country’s fight against the disease. The launch underscores the government’s commitment to achieving a TB‑free India.