New Delhi, May 23 -- Public spending cuts in Africa resulted in the incomes of health and education workers falling by up to 50 per cent in five years, leaving them struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report by ActionAid, an international non-profit.

The report, titled The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa, was published on May 20, 2025.

The analysis revealed the devastating impact of public spending budget cuts on health and education systems across six African countries - Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Nigeria.

Six hundred and sixteen healthcare workers, teachers, and community members across the six countries were surveyed. This revealed stark indicators of crisis.

The salaries of teachers droppe...