Experts cited in separate reports say that a growing number of African countries now allocate more public resources to debt servicing than to healthcare. One outlet reports the figure as 31 countries, while another and a related summary report it as 32, indicating slight variation in the count used by sources. The experts argue that the continent’s debt crisis should be assessed not only through economic indicators such as fiscal balances or debt ratios, but also by considering the effects on ordinary people. They say spending priorities in areas like healthcare can reflect the real-world consequences of debt pressures, including reduced room for investment in public services. The reports present the comparison between debt service spending and healthcare spending as evidence of fiscal strain and potential impacts on service delivery. While the coverage aligns on the general message—that debt servicing is outweighing healthcare budgets in many countries—the difference between 31 and 32 is attributed to the differing figure reported across the sources.