By Between April 2023 and March 2024, a shocking 15,474 Canadians lost their lives while waiting for essential medical procedures, including surgeries, diagnostics, and treatments. This figure highlights a growing crisis in the country’s healthcare system, marked by long waiting times and overwhelmed medical services. The report from SecondStreet.org revealed that many Canadians died before they could receive the necessary care, with thousands waiting for surgeries, including urgent procedures.
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These numbers bring attention to the critical need for healthcare reforms in Canada, as the current system struggles to meet the demand for timely medical services. The long wait times for surgeries and diagnostic tests are putting lives at risk, leading to calls for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure and more efficient management of resources to prevent such tragic outcomes in the future.
