A tragic incident has sparked online discussions after a Jehovah’s Witness lady reportedly passed away due to her refusal of a life-saving blood transfusion.
The news was shared by a netizen identified as @MrsZanga, who disclosed that the deceased was her cousin and a mother. According to her narration, the lady had declined the critical medical procedure, which could have potentially saved her life, citing her faith as a Jehovah’s Witness.
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe in abstaining from blood transfusions based on their interpretation of biblical teachings, a practice that often generates debate, especially in life-threatening medical scenarios.
In her post, @MrsZanga expressed her grief, revealing that her cousin passed away after adhering to her religious beliefs. The tragic loss has since prompted widespread reactions online, with users offering condolences while debating the implications of prioritizing faith over life-saving medical interventions.
@MrsZanga said …
“My cousin died this morning, leaving behind 3 kids. The youngest is 4yo
What killed her? She refused blood transfusions because she’s a Jehovah’s Witness”
See her post below;
Reacting to the post:
@beaubobritton shared: “I had the same thing happen when I worked in the ER on night shift. A woman was literally bleeding out and I asked one of my female nurse buddies to go in and chat her, woman to woman, and she eventually got the patient to accept a transfusion of 3 units which saves her life.”
@ShedakpePerson revealed: “I recall when my dad’s late uncle was in this situation. The family refused.
Dr asked them to drop money, that he has alternative way of treating him.
Before dawn, Dr gave him plenty blood.
He just said, “make una carry una papa, he don well”
Lol!”
@Allezamani asked: “This insanity still dey happen?”
@highchart remarked: “Sorry for your loss
I don’t pity but the kids she left behind😩 God will guide them and keep them, they will be alright if the uncles and aunties are good people to fend for them”
@MrsZanga replied: “My fear is that the siblings are not even talking to themselves. They’re all Jehovah’s witnesses oo, but they’ve been in malice with each other for years😭😭
I don’t even understand the part of the Bible they study 🤦🏾♀️”
