Mayabunder | October 8, 2026
The District-Level Launch Programme of the JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams was organised on Thursday at the Conference Hall of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman.
The programme focused on strengthening community participation and youth engagement while encouraging local representatives to actively contribute to public health initiatives.
As part of the programme, a pledge for TB Mukt Bharat was administered to all participants. The pledge reaffirmed their commitment to creating awareness, promoting early detection, supporting treatment adherence and contributing towards the elimination of tuberculosis.
Addressing the gathering, chief guest R. Alager Swamy, Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, North & Middle Andaman, and guest of honour S. Krishna Chaitanya, Additional District Magistrate, urged participants to actively engage with the community and spread awareness about TB prevention, early diagnosis and treatment adherence. They also emphasised the importance of collective action in achieving a TB-free society.
On the occasion, the Pradhans of TB Mukt Panchayats were felicitated by the chief guest, along with the Additional District Magistrate and the Medical Officer In-charge.
Mahatma Gandhi statues in bronze and silver categories were presented to Panchayats that successfully achieved TB Mukt Panchayat status for 2025, in recognition of their achievement and contribution towards TB elimination efforts.
