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Why are Uganda鈥檚 boda bodas at risk of HIV?

Motorcycle taxi riders could undermine the country鈥檚 battle against HIV. A new study reveals they are engaging in transactional sex with customers.

Uganda鈥檚 motorcycle taxi riders could be hindering the country鈥檚 fight against HIV. While HIV has declined in Uganda over the past few decades, sexual health experts fear it could be increasing in certain parts of the population. A new study by Makerere University found that boda boda riders are engaging in transactional sex with customers. In Africa Daily Alan Kasujja looks at why they are particularly at risk of contracting HIV.

Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)
Guest: Charles Owekmeno, head of the Sexual Reproductive Health Rights alliance in Uganda

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