As of: February 5, 2024, 4:35 p.m
By: Moritz Bletzinger
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Model Poonam Pandey is dead – that was the message on her Instagram page.
But the truth is different.
And has a serious background.
Mumbai - Out of the blue the terrible news for 1.3 million followers: Model Ponnam Pandey is dead, it says in white and black in an Instagram post on the brunette's page.
“This morning is difficult for us.
We are deeply saddened to announce that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer,” wrote an unnamed person.
More details?
An explanation in the description?
Nothing.
Model died of cancer?
Fans sense a lie straight away – Poonam Pandey is campaigning
Their management provided explanations in several press releases.
The model “battled bravely against the disease” but “died tragically,” it said.
A few days ago, the 32-year-old still looked so healthy, many fans asked themselves.
Did she really hide her illness so well?
Model Poonam Pandey posted this photo just days before her alleged death.
© Screenshot/Instagram/Ponnam Pandey
No.
There is a deliberate lie behind the death report.
A campaign.
The model faked her own death to raise awareness for cervical cancer.
Before the secret was revealed, manager Nikita Sharma had told the
Guardian
: "There is an urgent need for greater awareness and proactive measures against preventable diseases such as cervical cancer."
1,600 deaths every year in Germany from cervical cancer – HPV vaccination can protect
According to the Center for Cancer Registry Data, more than 4,000 women in Germany develop cervical cancer every year.
Around 1,600 people affected die.
In other countries both numbers are significantly higher.
Symptoms of the disease include pain in the lower back area.
Sexually transmitted human papilloma viruses (HPV) in particular significantly increase the risk of cancer.
The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) recommends an HPV vaccination for girls and boys between the ages of nine and 14; young people can also become infected.
The statutory early detection program provides for an annual gynecological examination and an annual cell smear for women between the ages of 20 and 30.
Women aged 35 and over can also have an HPV test carried out every three years.
A medical luxury compared to other countries.
Model admits false death report: “Extreme, I know”
Poonam Pandey and her management wanted to draw attention to the lack of medical care in many countries.
Just a few days after the controversial post, the model said in a video: “I am proud of what my death news has achieved.”
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She confessed the fraud to her followers about 24 hours after the death was reported.
Pandey apologized: “Extreme, I know.
But suddenly everyone's talking about cervical cancer, right?
It is a disease that quietly takes your life.
And it's a disease that desperately needed attention." It certainly got attention.
(moe)
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