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Tripura launches ‘JOSH Teams’ to mobilise youth for TB elimination
✍️ TRIPURA STAR NEWS
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 12:02 PM
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The Tripura government unveiled the ‘JOSH Teams’ initiative, aiming to engage young volunteers in the fight against tuberculosis.
Tripura’s health authorities announced the launch of the ‘JOSH Teams’ initiative today, a program designed to harness the energy and reach of young people to accelerate tuberculosis (TB) elimination in the state.
The scheme seeks to create volunteer groups that will raise awareness about TB symptoms, promote early testing, and support treatment adherence among communities, especially in remote areas where the disease remains a concern.
Officials said the initiative aligns with national TB eradication goals and will be monitored through regular reporting and community feedback, ensuring that youth participation translates into measurable health outcomes.
The launch event featured health officials and youth representatives, underscoring the collaborative approach the state intends to adopt in its ongoing battle against TB.
The scheme seeks to create volunteer groups that will raise awareness about TB symptoms, promote early testing, and support treatment adherence among communities, especially in remote areas where the disease remains a concern.
Officials said the initiative aligns with national TB eradication goals and will be monitored through regular reporting and community feedback, ensuring that youth participation translates into measurable health outcomes.
The launch event featured health officials and youth representatives, underscoring the collaborative approach the state intends to adopt in its ongoing battle against TB.