“...distress is not only a consequence of living with the risk of Covid19, but may also be a risk factor for who gets it and how severe the disease is.”

During the second Covid19 wave, rural areas witnessed a shortage of tests, oxygen, and hospital beds, highlighting the divide.

"I postpone all female routine checkups and scans, just to avoid feeling violated and disrespected."

The child mortality rate increased by 15.4% in India last year, the highest increase in the region.

According to the report, 30 percent of Indian women who sought abortions said the clinic in their area was closed.