Elon Musk Condemns Canadian Hospital Over Tragic Death
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly criticized a hospital in Canada following the death of an Indian-origin man, which his family attributes to severe medical negligence. The incident involved Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old father of three, who passed away after waiting for hours at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Canada.
A Wife's Heartbreaking Account Goes Viral
The case gained international attention after a video posted by Prashant Sreekumar's wife went viral. In the emotional footage, she detailed the harrowing sequence of events that led to her husband's death. She stated that Prashant was brought to the hospital around 12:15 pm and was made to sit in the triage area from approximately 12:20 pm until about 8:50 pm.
Despite complaining of constant and severe chest pain, he allegedly received minimal attention. "His BP constantly kept on rising, with the last recorded blood pressure of 210," his wife recounted. Shockingly, during the entire waiting period, he was only prescribed Tylenol, a common pain reliever. She claimed the hospital staff told them that chest pain was not considered an acute problem and they did not suspect a cardiac arrest.
The Final Moments and Musk's Scathing Rebuke
The situation reached a tragic climax when Prashant was finally taken inside. "He was asked to sit down. He got up for a fraction of seconds and he collapsed. He fainted," his wife said. Nurses were then heard saying they couldn't feel his pulse.
In a direct indictment of the hospital's conduct, the grieving wife asserted, "So basically the hospital administration, the employees of Grey Nuns Hospital, have killed my husband, Prashant Sreekumar, by not providing him timely medical help." She also condemned the behavior of the security staff, who she said accused her of being rude instead of addressing the emergency.
Commenting on the viral video, Elon Musk drew a parallel to bureaucratic inefficiency, tweeting, "When the government does medical care, it is about as good as the DMV." His remark has fueled a broader debate about the state of public healthcare systems.
This tragic incident highlights critical concerns about patient triage protocols, emergency response times, and the human cost of systemic failures in healthcare. The death of Prashant Sreekumar has become a focal point for discussions on medical accountability and the urgent need for reform.
