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Jehovah’s Witnesses ease ban, allow blood components transfusions

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:13 AM UTC · How we work

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Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their ban on whole-blood transfusions.
Members may now receive plasma, platelets, red and white blood cells from donated blood.
The organization still prohibits whole-blood transfusions and donation for that purpose.
In March, the Governing Body allowed members to store their own blood for future personal use.
Governing Body member Geoffrey W. Jackson said each Christian must decide personally about using the four components.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their ban on whole-blood transfusions.
Members may now receive plasma, platelets, red and white blood cells from donated blood.
The organization still prohibits whole-blood transfusions and donation for that purpose.
In March, the Governing Body allowed members to store their own blood for future personal use.
Governing Body member Geoffrey W. Jackson said each Christian must decide personally about using the four components.