After oil and gas, West Asia war now threatens condom shortage in India

“The domino effect of conflict in West Asia is now disrupting business Rajeev Jayadevan, former president of the Cochin chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), said: “Unfortunately, this affects the most vulnerable the most; even slight increases in prices can lead to a decline in contraceptive use, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. The after-effects include unplanned pregnancies, increased maternal and infant mortality and rebound of STIs (sexually transmitted infections).”