Poonam Pandey, previously rumored to be deceased, clarified her status through an Instagram video, confirming she is alive and not a victim of cervical cancer.
Pandey used this opportunity to raise awareness about cervical cancer, emphasizing its preventable nature through HPV vaccines and early detection tests.
In her Instagram post, Pandey expressed that while cervical cancer didn’t claim her life, it tragically took the lives of many due to a lack of knowledge about the disease.
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She urged everyone to empower each other with critical awareness and ensure that every woman is informed about preventive measures.
Pandey also shared a link for more information and encouraged collective efforts to end the devastating impact of cervical cancer.
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However, some Instagram users criticized her approach to spreading awareness, calling it the “WORST PUBLICITY STUNT EVER.”
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In response, Pandey acknowledged the extreme nature of faking her demise but emphasized that it successfully initiated a conversation about cervical cancer.
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Despite her manager initially confirming her death, skepticism arose among the public. The Instagram statement announcing her demise was met with disbelief, and many questioned its authenticity.
Pandey apologized for any hurt caused and reiterated her intention to bring attention to the under-discussed topic of cervical cancer.