Bhadrak: Oct 12 [UDN}:The district-level inauguration of the JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) programme under the TB-Free India Campaign was held today in hybrid mode at the office of the Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer (CDMO), Bhadrak. The programme was organised as part of the national-level launch held at the Centre.
The national inauguration was led by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers J. P. Nadda.
At the district-level programme, Sarpanches from different parts of Bhadrak district, NCC Commanders, Youth Coordinators of Yuva Bharat, the CDMO, the District Panchayat Officer and health officials participated in the event.
As part of the programme, 26 Sarpanches whose panchayats achieved TB-free status at the district level were felicitated and awarded for their contribution towards tuberculosis elimination.
During the event, officials and representatives emphasised that active participation and coordinated efforts from all sections of society are essential to building a TB-free Bhadrak. The JOSH initiative is expected to strengthen community-level participation and support ongoing efforts for early detection, prevention, treatment and elimination of tuberculosis across the district.
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