Jehovah's Witnesses Governing Body Ends 1945 Ban on Blood Components

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses has reversed a policy dating to 1945, allowing individual members to decide whether to accept blood components, while maintaining a ban on whole blood. This marks a significant doctrinal shift for a religious organization with millions of adherents worldwide, potentially affecting medical practices and hospital protocols. The change is confirmed by the source, though the full scope of implementation remains to be seen.