Japan Anti Tuberculosis Association (JATA), based in Tokyo, is a public corporation to promote national health by controlling tuberculosis (TB) and other respiratory diseases.

JATA was established in 1939 by the Cabinet Council to support TB control in Japan and has expanded its mission over the years to contribute to the fight against TB in the world. JATA is honored with the patronage of H.I.H Crown Princess Kiko Akishino.

The Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association (JATA) was founded to promote nationwide anti-tuberculosis (TB) movement in 1939, when TB was the leading cause of death in Japan. With the socio-economic development  and strengthened nationwide-TB activities, TB has been steadily decreasing, while lifestyle-related diseases, including cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes and cardiovascular diseases have been increasing among the population in Japan.JATA has been providing medical services for TB and carrying out activities related to TB, including research, training, education and awareness-raising. Recently, JATA has widened its activities to cover other diseases and lifestyle-related health problems.Currently JATA is committed to promoting public health and welfare through prevention and treatment of TB and other diseases, awareness-raising with “Double-Barred Cross Seal” campaign, research and development on health promotion, and to carrying out international cooperation related to TB control. 

JATA’s scope of activities includes

• Public awareness and health promotion
• Fund-raising
• Clinical medical services
• Studies and research into tuberculosis and other diseases
• Human resource development
• International cooperation

Mission

To strive to end TB, promote health and prevent from public health problems through the application of evidence-based practices