The government's economic reforms raise a wave of discontent among workers

Government economic reforms are targeted by public sector workers, saying “we are not against the development of our country. But the reforms initiated by President Patrice Talon are sudden and suicidal for the people of Benin, with its waves of privatization of public companies and thousands of employees layoffs.” The Coordinator of the Inter-health Human Resources (IRHS), Adolphe Houssou, said “we cannot allow the government to privatize the country's hospitals and public health centers. In the Benin Constitution of 11 December 1990, the State has the duty to guarantee health care to people of Benin. Already with the management of State, less than 51% of Beninese attend centers and public hospitals. But when these structures will be privatized, what will be the fate of thousands of Beninese currently living below the poverty line!”