The object
Samuel Muyita co-developed a natural sachet that extends the shelf life of fruit after harvest. Designed as a packaging insert, the product helps slow spoilage and offers fruit growers and vendors a practical way to retain more of a harvest without depending exclusively on refrigeration.
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What Samuel did
Co-developed a natural fruit-preservation sachet with Sandra Namboozo.
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Why it matters
The EPO awarded Muyita and Namboozo the 2025 Community Healers prize for their natural fruit-preservation innovation.
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Living-status check
The EPO's June 2025 prize announcement identifies Muyita as a Community Healers prize recipient, positive dated evidence he was alive in 2025.