Mortality in India established through verbal autopsies (MINErVA)
Why Cause of Death Data Matters
Every life matters, and every death tells a story. Cause of Death India platform is a collaborative approach to strengthen the cause of death ascertainment system through verbal autopsies in India. It is developed by the MINErVA network.
Informs national health priorities and disease control programs
Helps track progress towards SDGs and UHC
Identifies emerging health threats
Guides allocation of health resources
Strengthens accountability and governance
Enables faster and evidence-based public health decision-making
