'We Aren't A Perfect Country, But…’, Radhika Gupta Praises India’s Healthcare After Facing An Emergency Hospital Visit

Radhika Gupta, CEO and Managing Director of Edelweiss Mutual Fund was rushed to the hospital on Sunday, October 06, after suffering a severe fall that resulted in a head injury.

The incident occurred earlier in the day, and she was immediately taken to hospital, where she received emergency care, including medical tests and stitches.

Gupta praised India’s healthcare system, noting that medical services in “developed countries” are often slower to respond. She shared her experience on social media, emphasising the high cost of medical insurance in developed nations, where people still face long waits for urgent care, even in critical situations.

Gupta was treated at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital for her injuries, and despite the seriousness of the fall, she was discharged within two and a half hours. She credited the swift response and efficiency of the medical staff for her rapid recovery.

Appreciation Post

After her recovery, Gupta took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share her experience and express her gratitude for the swift medical care she received at the hospital.

“This is an appreciation post! I had a bad fall and subsequent head injury last Sunday. Had to be rushed for emergency medical care and then treatment. Despite it being a Sunday morning, I managed to get an ambulance, excellent care, tests, and stitches within a few hours thanks to the efficient team at Jaslok Hospital. I was back home in 2.5 hours of the fall,” She wrote on X.

Healthcare In Developed Countries

In her post, Gupta contrasted her experience with healthcare services in other developed nations, emphasising the long waits often encountered in emergency departments overseas. She commended the Indian healthcare system for its efficiency, stating, “We’re not a perfect country, but there are many things we do well, and for that, I am very grateful.”

“Have lived and seen medical emergencies in many very “developed” parts of the world where long waits at ERs spanning hours and hours are common and medical care even when your head is bleeding is not immediate (despite paying a lot of money for insurance). We aren’t a perfect country, but there are many things we do right, and for this, I am very grateful,” Gupta’s X post added.

Radhika Gupta is also well-known for her motivational speeches and thought leadership, often sharing insights on resilience, leadership, and the importance of being one’s authentic self.