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Health
Palghar Revenue Assistant Snehal Sawant Dies After Two-Month Treatment for Sickle Attack
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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Revenue Assistant Snehal Sawant of Palghar passed away after undergoing two months of treatment for a suspected sickle cell attack.
Revenue Assistant Snehal Sawant, a staff member of the Palghar revenue office, has died after a prolonged medical battle. According to the Palghar revenue department, she was admitted for treatment following an alleged sickle cell attack and remained under care for two months before succumbing to the illness.
Sources indicate that the sickle cell episode was severe enough to require extended hospitalization and specialized treatment. During this period, Sawant received continuous medical attention, but her condition did not improve, leading to her eventual death.
The department confirmed her passing and expressed sorrow over the loss of a dedicated employee. No further details about the exact cause of death or the medical facilities involved were released at the time of reporting.
Health officials note that sickle cell complications can be life‑threatening, especially when timely intervention is not possible, underscoring the need for awareness and early diagnosis in affected regions.
Sources indicate that the sickle cell episode was severe enough to require extended hospitalization and specialized treatment. During this period, Sawant received continuous medical attention, but her condition did not improve, leading to her eventual death.
The department confirmed her passing and expressed sorrow over the loss of a dedicated employee. No further details about the exact cause of death or the medical facilities involved were released at the time of reporting.
Health officials note that sickle cell complications can be life‑threatening, especially when timely intervention is not possible, underscoring the need for awareness and early diagnosis in affected regions.