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Health
Student dies of fever, 26 others hospitalized at Palghar ashram school
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🗓 25 Aug 2026, 09:53 AM
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A student at an ashram school in Palghar died after suffering a high fever, while 26 fellow pupils were admitted to hospital with similar symptoms.
Local health officials confirmed that a student at an ashram school in Palghar succumbed to a high fever, marking the first fatality in the recent cluster of illnesses. The child was taken to a nearby hospital after his condition deteriorated rapidly, but he could not be revived.
In the same period, 26 other students from the same institution were admitted to medical facilities with comparable feverish symptoms. Doctors have reported that the affected children are receiving supportive care, including antipyretics and intravenous fluids, while investigations into the cause are underway.
School authorities have temporarily suspended classes and are cooperating with the district health department to conduct a thorough assessment of the premises. Parents have been urged to monitor their children for any signs of fever and seek immediate medical attention. The district administration has pledged to provide regular updates as more information becomes available.
In the same period, 26 other students from the same institution were admitted to medical facilities with comparable feverish symptoms. Doctors have reported that the affected children are receiving supportive care, including antipyretics and intravenous fluids, while investigations into the cause are underway.
School authorities have temporarily suspended classes and are cooperating with the district health department to conduct a thorough assessment of the premises. Parents have been urged to monitor their children for any signs of fever and seek immediate medical attention. The district administration has pledged to provide regular updates as more information becomes available.