Poonam Pandey's Fake Death Stunt Sparks Outrage and Controversy

Indian model Poonam Pandey faked her own death as a publicity stunt to raise awareness about cervical cancer, defending her actions by stating that she was proud of the attention it brought to the cause. Pandey's team initially announced her death from cervical cancer, but she later revealed the hoax and urged followers to focus on preventing the disease through HPV vaccination and early detection tests, highlighting the critical need for increased awareness and proactive measures against preventable diseases like cervical cancer in India, where it accounts for nearly one-quarter of the world’s cases.