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Jehovah's Witnesses Drop Ban on Blood Transfusions

NOS19 September · 16:224 days ago

The international leadership of Jehovah's Witnesses has largely lifted the ban on blood transfusions, making acceptance a personal conscience issue for believers. The prohibition remains only for whole-blood transfusions, which are rare, while component therapies like red cells or plasma are now optional. This decision follows a review of Acts 15:20 and aims to simplify care, with experts welcoming the change as it allows patients to seek treatment in more hospitals safely.

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