Jehovah’s Witnesses: Each Witness Now Decides Whether to Accept or Donate Main Blood Components

Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 (

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Healthcare professionals and other NBTC stakeholders may wish to note an update from Jehovah’s Witnesses regarding individual decisions on the acceptance and donation of major blood components. Healthcare professionals should continue to discuss and document each patient's wishes on a case-by-case basis.

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