Safe sex might be becoming a luxury - and the war in Iran is one reason why⁣ - BBC Africa

Karex, the world’s largest condom maker, says prices could rise by up to 30%. Disruptions linked to the US-Israel tensions with Iran have affected supplies of ammonia and silicone oil - key materials used in condom production.⁣ ⁣ Africa could be hit hardest, as cuts to USAID and PEPFAR have already reduced free distribution.⁣ ⁣ UNAIDS warns that an additional six million HIV infections could occur by 2029.⁣ ⁣ Presented and edited by @chiamaka.dk Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/