7 April is World Health Day. Due to advances in science and technology and medicine the average lifespan of people has gone up and this brings a new challenge. Making life for the elderly healthy and productive. The challenge for India as for all countries over the world is not only to add further years to life but more importantly to add life to years and to ensure that the elderly can live full enriching and productive lives. For this to be possible good health is essential said WHO representative in India Nata Menabde. The global health body in partnership