Poonam Pandey recently clarified on Instagram that reports of her death due to cervical cancer were untrue. In a post on February 3, she assured her followers that she is alive and well. Pandey took this opportunity to shed light on the importance of awareness regarding cervical cancer, highlighting that it is a preventable disease.
In her Instagram post, the ‘Nasha’ actor shared, “Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease.” She stressed the significance of early detection tests and the HPV vaccine in preventing the disease. Pandey urged her followers to empower each other with critical awareness and provided a link for more information on the topic.
She shared couple of videos, in one of the video, she said, “I feel compelled to share something significant with you all – I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease. Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let’s strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer”
The false news of Poonam Pandey’s death was initially confirmed by her manager, who shared the announcement on Instagram. The team expressed deep sadness and requested privacy during the time of grief. However, the truth emerged when Poonam herself posted videos on Instagram to assure everyone that she is alive and well.\
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Poonam Pandey, known for her work in the entertainment industry and vibrant social media presence, used the incident to draw attention to cervical cancer prevention.
Many people are upset with the actress for playing a prank with death, expressing their anger over the insensitive nature of the act.
