Prossy Muyingo

Biography

Prossie Muyingo was distinguished as one of the 12 Heroines of Health at the Women in Global Health's annual event in July 2023, a testament to her outstanding contributions to public health. Hailing from the Kiboga district, Prossie has dedicated her life to serving as a community health worker in the Mityana district of central Uganda. Since 2019, she has been at the forefront of providing essential reproductive, maternal, and child health services to 186 households. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prossie emerged as a pivotal figure in her community, offering dependable information about the virus and safeguarding the health and well-being of those around her.
As a peer leader responsible for guiding 12 fellow Community Health Workers (CHWs), Prossie passionately champions the professionalization of CHWs. In her role as a CHIC CHW Organizer, she fervently advocates for the implementation of legislation by governments, policymakers, and funders.