{
  "id": 28239,
  "title": "Meet Zama, the volunteer helping KwaNyuswa families stay healthy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/24/meet-zama-the-volunteer-helping-kwanyuswa-families-stay-healthy",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-07-24T12:11:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Health-e News",
    "slug": "health-e-news",
    "url": "https://health-e.org.za/2026/07/24/meet-zama-the-volunteer-helping-kwanyuswa-families-stay-healthy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Health-e News presents the story of Zama Nkwanyana, a 27-year-old mother of two who has taken on the task of helping families in KwaNyuswa, Durban, stay healthy. With two young children of her own, aged 7 and 4, she dedicates her time to assisting other parents unable to visit clinics due to work or other commitments. Zama takes children for immunisations and check-ups, collects their chronic medications, and provides support to the elderly who may struggle to navigate the healthcare system. She began her volunteer work in May 2026 after noticing many people were missing out on essential vaccinations and check-ups because their parents were occupied with work or other obligations. Zama's services are highly valued by the community. Nontobeko Sithole, a working parent, relied on Zama to take her five-year-old daughter to the clinic while she attended to her work commitments. Janet Mkhize, a 66-year-old resident, has benefited from Zama's help in collecting chronic medication for her husband and taking her 4-year-old grandchild for routine check-ups. Zama receives some financial assistance from those who can afford it, but she operates on a donation basis, ensuring that those who cannot pay still receive her support. The community holds Zama in high regard, describing her as a \"hustler and a go-getter,\" a source of inspiration, and someone they can always trust.",
  "summary": "Health-e News Meet Zama, the volunteer helping KwaNyuswa families stay healthy When parents in KwaNyuswa, Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal are unable to take their children to the clinic because of work or other commitments, they turn to 27-year-old Zama Nkwanyana for help. Zama, a mother of two children, aged 7 and 4, takes other parents’ babies and older children to the clinic for immunisations and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Zama Nkwanyana, 27, volunteers to help KwaNyuswa families stay healthy",
    "Assists with immunizations, check-ups, medication collection for children and elderly",
    "Operates donation basis, valued by community for essential healthcare support"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}