Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlights role of youth in fight against tuberculosis
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the Joint Squad for Health (JOSH) initiative to involve youth in the national effort to eliminate tuberculosis. The program aims to leverage volunteers and NCC cadets to increase public awareness and health outreach.
Why it matters
Engaging youth in public health campaigns is a strategic approach to addressing chronic diseases like TB in high-population countries.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said young people have an important role to play in the national effort to eliminate tuberculosis (TB).
She was speaking at the national launch of the Joint Squad for Health (JOSH) teams by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda at Bharat Mandapam. Ms. Gupta said sustained efforts are being made to eliminate TB under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
She said the initiative would bring together the health, youth and defence sectors and encourage wider public participation in the campaign.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in