Speakers - 2026

Biography

Petronella Lunda is a dedicated midwife specialist, senior lecturer, and researcher committed to advancing maternal and perinatal care. She is committed to advancing the quality and safety of maternity care across the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum continuum by contributing to the education of future midwives and systematically addressing clinical practice challenges through the generation, synthesis, and application of evidence-based research. Her work emphasizes respectful, dignified maternity care that empowers women and strengthens professional standards. Passionate about mentorship and advocacy, Petronella integrates academic leadership with compassionate practice, ensuring that midwifery education and research contribute to safer, more equitable outcomes for mothers, babies, and families.