Manitoba launches probe into death of patient who waited hours in Winnipeg emergency room

Manitoba’s Health Minister has ordered a review into the death this week of a middle-aged man who spent eight hours waiting for care at the emergency room of the province’s largest hospital, ultimately succumbing to his significantly worsening condition.Uzoma Asagwara, who also serves as Premier Wab Kinew’s deputy, said the tragic death at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday has made it clear that the province needs to do more work to prevent such incidents from happening again.