The deceased, identified as 44-year-old Prashant Sreekumar, was rushed to the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. (File)
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Elon Musk Slams Canada Healthcare After Indian-Origin Man Dies Waiting 8 Hours

  • Indian-origin man, Prashant Sreekumar, died of suspected cardiac arrest after an 8-hour wait at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.
  • Despite severe chest pain, he was triaged, given an ECG and Tylenol, and asked to wait; he collapsed moments after finally entering the ER.
  • His wife, Niharika Sreekumar, accused the hospital of negligence in a viral video, citing prolonged delays and lack of timely medical care.
  • Elon Musk criticized Canada's government-run healthcare, comparing its efficiency to the US Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
  • India's MEA flagged the case, urging the Canadian government to take responsibility, clarifying Prashant was a Canadian national of Indian origin.

Why It Matters: Elon Musk criticizes Canada's healthcare system after an Indian-origin man dies following an 8-hour wait.

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