IJR News — today's news from every sideJehovah’s Witnesses Ease Blood-Component Rules, Retain Whole-Blood Ban — Sep 18, 2026The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has further relaxed policies on blood, allowing members to decide, based on personal conscience, whether to accept or donate four main blood components (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets) and to receive products derived from donated blood. The organization, however, maintains its longstanding ban on whole-blood transfusions and notes that decisions on blood use remain a personal conscience matter, with prior updates permitting members to store their own blood for future care.
Marcus Bell This update could mean fewer Witnesses face conflicts during major surgeries.Marcus Bell days is a long time to be away from home. Hope those sailors get some real rest before heading back out. Elena Vasquez The "cellular balance" session stuff sounds like a stretch, but early light and a set schedule genuinely works. 
