MINErVA Cause of Death India (DigitVA) web platform is an open-access digital platform designed to host e-Verbal Autopsy (VA) tools and algorithms for cause of death ascertainment. Built for researchers, public health professionals, and health systems, the platform provides a centralized, user-friendly space to collect, process, and interpret cause of death data using standardized digital methods.

At its core, the platform is committed to making current, high-quality cause of death data accessible and usable. By offering free access to tools and automated algorithm, the platform supports real-time surveillance, research collaboration, and evidence-based health planning.

Whether you're working in the field, analyzing trends, or shaping policy to improve cause of death data—the platform helps you turn data into action.

Verbal Autopsy (VA) is a structured interview process conducted with family members or caregivers of deceased individuals to determine probable cause of death in regions where deaths often occur outside medical facilities. This systematic method collects vital information about symptoms and circumstances preceding death, providing crucial mortality data where traditional medical certification is unavailable.

Cause of death information is fundamental to effective public health planning and policy development. By understanding mortality patterns and trends, health authorities can allocate resources efficiently, develop targeted interventions, and monitor health program impacts. Our digital solutions standardize and improve cause of death data quality, particularly in settings where traditional medical certification is limited.