Indian-origin Canadian Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died after an hours-long wait in an Edmonton emergency department; MEA seeks accountability as Musk criticises public healthcare.
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Moneycontrol28-12-2025, 19:15

Elon Musk Slams Canada Healthcare After Indian Man Dies in ER Wait

  • Prashant Sreekumar, an Indian-origin man, died in Edmonton after an 8-hour ER wait for chest pain.
  • Elon Musk criticized Canada's healthcare system on X, comparing it to the DMV.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged Canada to investigate the circumstances of Sreekumar's death.
  • The incident highlights systemic issues like ER backlogs and triage under crowding in Canada.

Why It Matters: Man's death after ER wait sparks Elon Musk's criticism and MEA inquiry into Canada's healthcare.

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