Jehovah Witness Woman rejects life-saving blood transfusion despite N30millon donation

A 38-year-old Jehovah witness woman Omolola Mensah has rejected a medically advised blood transfusion for cancer treatment, weeks after Nigerians rallied to raise over N30million for her treatment

Penpushing reports that the Lagos-based breast cancer patient popularly known on X as Auntie Esther is currently receiving care at the Lakeshore Cancer Centre in Lagos., while it is recalled that her case gained wide attention in November after she appeared in a viral video appealing for financial assistance to begin treatment.

The appeal caught attention of Nigerians following deteriorating condition, captured before and after photo showing significant weight loss, hence, N30,850,252 was raised through a campaign coordinated by Obi-Dickson, with the support of other well-known X influencers

Penpushing further reports that her recent reaction shocked the donors when she declared that she would not accept a blood transfusion, citing her faith as a Jehovah’s Witness, and in a post addressed to her supporters, she said her doctors had recommended chemotherapy, but she would rely on injections and food supplements to boost her blood count instead.

“I respect everyone’s opinion, but I and my family choose the injection and food wey go boost my blood. Doc accept my decision and say she go follow me. People that say am scammer thank you. People wey say am disappointed thank you, thank you. People that say she wan use d money on herself thank you. People that say no person de patronise me again thank you.”, she wrote

Penpushing also reports that the sudden decision of the patient angered many Nigerians questioning why public funds were raised if she planned to reject a critical component of her treatment.

The person who spearheaded the donation drive Obi-Dickson, was equally angered by her position accusing her of downplaying key details in her public explanation, adding that she deliberately refused to disclose that she was asked to do a blood transfusion, but she refused.

“She deliberately refused to disclose that she was asked to do a blood transfusion, but she refused. It was important she told the public herself. Her family have said whatever happens to her is the will of God, while fighting against blood transfusion… It is best we leave her in their care if religion trumps medical science’, he said.

Penpushing reports that Obi-Dickson stated that after weeks of emotional strain, he and other volunteers had withdrawn from the case, however, there are fears that her chances of survival may diminish without a transfusion, especially ahead of chemotherapy sessions known to weaken blood count

Meanwhile, Jehovah’s Witnesses are known for refusing whole-blood transfusions based on their interpretation of biblical texts, though many opt for non-blood alternatives, while there are similar cases recorded in Nigeria, involving Jehovah’s Witness adherents who declined transfusion even in life-threatening conditions.

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