Blood rules changed too late

Isaac Valdez, a 26-year-old Jehovah’s Witness from Texas, died on 26 August 2026 after refusing a blood transfusion needed for emergency brain surgery, in keeping with his religious beliefs. Twenty-three days later, the faith’s Governing Body changed its teaching to allow members to decide whether to accept many treatments using blood components, though transfusions of whole blood remain prohibited. Valdez’s twin brother says the change came too late and is calling on the leadership to apologise.

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