The Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major shift in their long-standing policy on blood transfusions.
For the first time in over 75 years, members are now allowed to have their own blood removed, stored, and later returned to their bodies during medical procedures.
The update introduces a new option for adherents who previously avoided transfusions entirely due to religious beliefs, potentially reshaping how members approach surgeries and other treatments.
Further clarification is expected as the new policy begins to take effect.