Jehovah's Witnesses Governing Body relaxes blood transfusion ban, deferring to individual conscience

The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses has announced a doctrinal shift allowing individual members to decide on blood transfusions, reversing a long-standing prohibition. The change, reported by La Nación, marks a significant departure from a core tenet but leaves implementation to each adherent. This is a notable internal policy reversal with potential implications for the faith community's medical practices, though broader societal impact remains limited.