Huffington Post publishes article on social isolation by OPHI Scholar in Residence, Kim Samuel

The Huffington Post has published an article by OPHI Scholar in Residence Kim Samuel titled 'The Youngest Victims: Combating the Social Isolation of Ebola Orphans', in which she presses for the global community to treat the outbreak of Ebola as not only a public health crisis but also a humanitarian crisis.

In the post, Samuel cautions against ignoring the emotional health of children affected by Ebola and highlights the social isolation they can face. She writes: 'For younger children, the reality of being orphaned by Ebola is even worse. With no means to provide for themselves, they are dependent on adult care -- yet even relatives are often too afraid to take them in. Children tell of being chased away by family, even though they've tested negative for the virus.'

Further information

Read the full article in the Huffington Post, published on 21 October 2014.

Find out more about OPHI's work on social isolation as part of its research on the Missing Dimensions of Poverty.