The Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association (JATA) is a public interest foundation working on tuberculosis control, international cooperation, respiratory disease control and lifestyle disease prevention. It also runs fundraising, publishing, specific health checkups and guidance, and COPD programs.
A signature effort is the Double-Barred Cross Seal fundraising campaign, which asks for cooperation "to end tuberculosis and chest diseases." In 2026 the seal campaign began on August 1, and JATA also produces pamphlets and posters for the TB and Respiratory Infection Prevention Week and publishes its magazine "Fukujuji."
Its website offers Q&As and explanations on TB symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention. It stresses that each person's awareness and actions matter, such as seeing a doctor if a cough lasts two weeks or more, and finishing prescribed medicine to the end. Other ways to help include the used-book donation program, monthly giving via READYFOR, and an appeal for relief funds for the landslide disaster in Nepal.
Key points
- A public interest foundation working on TB as well as international cooperation, respiratory and lifestyle diseases
- Multiple ways to support, including the Double-Barred Cross Seal campaign, used-book donations and monthly giving
- Clear Q&As on TB symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention
Why this organization's work stands out
TB is often thought of as a disease of the past, but the website notes that more than 10,000 patients were reported in Japan in 2024. It is worth knowing about as a matter of everyday health.
Guidance on facilities for examinations, fundraising and publications means there are entry points to learn, get checked and support the cause.
Editor's comment
This is an organization that reminds us of a basic habit: do not ignore a lingering cough.
Detailed explanations about TB and ways to donate are on the official website. Please take a look.