Overview
Background
Dr. Adam Craig is an infectious disease epidemiologist and global health system researcher. He has more than 25 years of experience in health, having worked across and with Australian, Asian and Pacific health authorities. Among other areas, his research explores the use of digital technology to support health information collection and exchange and how technology may support improved health system function. Other projects Adam is involved in include the development of policy advice for Pacific leaders related to enhanced early warning disease surveillance, the use of digital technology to support health care delivery and community participation in disease vector tracking. In addition to his academic roles, Adam is a senior advisor to the Australia-Indonesia Health Security Partnership and a researcher for the Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies.
Availability
- Dr Adam Craig is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy of Epidemiology, University of New South Wales
Research interests
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Health systems
How health systems in resource-constrained settings are designed and adapt to deliver public health services most effectively and efficiently.
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Infectious disease surveillance
Methods for the surveillance and early detection of infectious disease risks.
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Integrated surveillance
The integration of data from across sectors to make meaning and deliver better evidence of policy and program decision making.
Works
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Featured
2023
Journal Article
Comparison of statistical methods for the early detection of disease outbreaks in small population settings
Craig, Adam T., Leong, Robert Neil F., Donoghoe, Mark W., Muscatello, David, Mojica, Vio Jianu C. and Octavo, Christine Joy M. (2023). Comparison of statistical methods for the early detection of disease outbreaks in small population settings. IJID Regions, 8, 157-163. doi: 10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.08.007
2024
Journal Article
Perspectives on the implementation of post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in the Pacific Islands: A nominal group technique-based study protocol
Craig, Adam T., Lawford, Harriet, Viali, Satupaitea, Tuitama, George and Lau, Colleen L. (2024). Perspectives on the implementation of post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in the Pacific Islands: A nominal group technique-based study protocol. PLoS One, 19 (12) e0313957, 1-9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0313957
2024
Journal Article
Epidemiological comparison of emergency department presentations with seasonal influenza or COVID-19 and an outcome of intensive care admission or death: A population-based records linkage study in New South Wales, Australia
Muscatello, David J., Rose, Nectarios, Paul, Kishor Kumar, Ware, Sandra, Dinh, Michael M., Mohsin, Mohammed, Craig, Adam T., Dyda, Amalie and Forero, Roberto (2024). Epidemiological comparison of emergency department presentations with seasonal influenza or COVID-19 and an outcome of intensive care admission or death: A population-based records linkage study in New South Wales, Australia. Journal of Infection, 89 (6) 106307, 106307. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106307
2024
Journal Article
Collaborative governance in a primary health care partnership in Papua New Guinea
Dove, Georgina, Craig, Adam, Usurup, Jethro, O’Keeffe, Annmaree, Scahill, Geoff, Harris‐Roxas, Ben and Kelly‐Hanku, Angela (2024). Collaborative governance in a primary health care partnership in Papua New Guinea. The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 39 (5), 1370-1382. doi: 10.1002/hpm.3808
2024
Journal Article
Understanding how neglected tropical diseases programs in five Asia-Pacific countries adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Jaworski, Alison, Craig, Adam T., Dyer, Clare E. F., Goncalves, Julio, Neuendorf, Nalisa, Newland, Jamee, Kelly-Hanku, Angela, Pomat, William, Maclaren, David and Nery, Susana Vaz (2024). Understanding how neglected tropical diseases programs in five Asia-Pacific countries adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 18 (5) e0012221, e0012221. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012221
2024
Journal Article
Citizen Science for Enhanced Dengue Vector Surveillance in Solomon Islands: A Methods Paper
Craig, Adam T., Panda, Nixon, Palapu, Rudgard, Oku, Geoffrey, Lifoia, Clement, Tatalu, Joanna, Beebe, Nigel, Kelly, Gerard, Kama Jr, Nathan, Iro’ofa, Charlie and Bugoro, Hugo (2024). Citizen Science for Enhanced Dengue Vector Surveillance in Solomon Islands: A Methods Paper. Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 9 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.5334/cstp.679
2024
Other Outputs
Community-based Surveillance (CBS) Review in Indonesia
Heryanto, B., Prasettya Japri, A. and Craig, A.T. (2024). Community-based Surveillance (CBS) Review in Indonesia. Jakarta, Indonesia: Australia Indonesia Health Security Partnership.
2024
Journal Article
Collaboration in a Partnership for Primary Health Care: A Case Study From Papua New Guinea
Dove, Georgina, Kelly-Hanku, Angela, Usurup, Jethro, O'Keeffe, Annmaree, Scahill, Geoff and Craig, Adam (2024). Collaboration in a Partnership for Primary Health Care: A Case Study From Papua New Guinea. Global Health: Science and Practice Journal, 12 (1) e2300040, 1-11. doi: 10.9745/ghsp-d-23-00040
2024
Journal Article
Risk factors predicting the need for intensive care unit admission within forty-eight hours of emergency department presentation: A case–control study
Nasser, Ahmad, de Zwart, Blake J., Stewart, David J., Zielke, Anne M., Blazek, Katrina, Heywood, Anita E. and Craig, Adam T. (2024). Risk factors predicting the need for intensive care unit admission within forty-eight hours of emergency department presentation: A case–control study. Australian Critical Care, 37 (5), 686-693. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2024.01.012
2023
Other Outputs
Monitoring and evaluation of the Kava Pilot Program: Final Report
Asare-Doku, W., Settumba Stolk, S., Peacock, A., Shakeshaft, A., Waller, E., Nathan, S., Craig, A., Economidis, G., G., Ravulo, J., Meo-Sewabu, L., D'Este, C., Thapa, P., Abbott, T., Satour, T., Tulele, L., Wilson, K., Tyson, D., Doran, C., Mhey-Rivas, T., Macpherson, G., Lynch, M., Taylor, S., Santo, T., Graham, D., Baillie, G., Tran, A., Aiken, A., Harwood, E., Turner, A. ... Farrell, M. (2023). Monitoring and evaluation of the Kava Pilot Program: Final Report. Sydney, NSW, Australia: UNSW, Sydney.
2023
Journal Article
Information seeking behaviors of individuals impacted by COVID-19 international travel restrictions: an analysis of two international cross-sectional studies
McDermid, Pippa, Craig, Adam, Sheel, Meru, Blazek, Katrina, Talty, Siobhan and Seale, Holly (2023). Information seeking behaviors of individuals impacted by COVID-19 international travel restrictions: an analysis of two international cross-sectional studies. Frontiers in Communication, 8 1101548. doi: 10.3389/fcomm.2023.1101548
2023
Journal Article
Digital health and Universal Health Coverage: Opportunities and policy considerations for low- and middle-income Pacific Island countries and territories
Craig, Adam, Beek, Kristen, Godinho, Myron, Ansari, Sameera, Jonnagaddala, Jitendra, Asgari-Jirhandeh, Nima, Linhart, Christine, Hall, John and Liaw, Siaw-Teng (2023). Digital health and Universal Health Coverage: Opportunities and policy considerations for low- and middle-income Pacific Island countries and territories. Pacific Health, 6. doi: 10.24135/pacifichealth.v6i.64
2022
Journal Article
Transmission of antimicrobial resistant bacteria at the Hajj: a scoping review
Alreeme, Sara, Bokhary, Hamid and Craig, Adam T. (2022). Transmission of antimicrobial resistant bacteria at the Hajj: a scoping review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (21) 14134, 14134. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192114134
2022
Journal Article
The impact of digital communication and data exchange on primary health service delivery in a small island developing state setting
Borgelt, Kaye, Siose, Taniela Kepa, Taape, Isaia V., Nunan, Michael, Beek, Kristen and Craig, Adam T. (2022). The impact of digital communication and data exchange on primary health service delivery in a small island developing state setting. PLoS Digital Health, 1 (10) e0000109, e0000109. doi: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000109
2022
Journal Article
Psychological and financial impacts of COVID-19-related travel measures: an international cross-sectional study
McDermid, Pippa, Sooppiyaragath, Soumya, Craig, Adam, Sheel, Meru, Blazek, Katrina, Talty, Siobhan and Seale, Holly (2022). Psychological and financial impacts of COVID-19-related travel measures: an international cross-sectional study. PLoS One, 17 (8) e0271894. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271894
2022
Book
Digital health and universal health coverage: opportunities and policy considerations for Pacific Island health authorities
Craig, A.T., Beek, K., Godinho, M., Ansari, S., Jonnagaddala, J., Linhart, C., Hall, J.J. and Liaw. T. (2022). Digital health and universal health coverage: opportunities and policy considerations for Pacific Island health authorities. New Delhi, India: World Health Organization.
2022
Journal Article
Mathematical modeling for removing border entry and quarantine requirements for COVID-19, Vanuatu
van Gemert, Caroline, Tarivonda, Len, Tapo, Posikai Samuel, Natuman, Sereana, Clark, Geoff, Mariasua, Joanne, Scott, Nick, Craig, Adam, Abel, Myriam, Cornish, Matthew J., Hellard, Margaret and Sacks-Davis, Rachel (2022). Mathematical modeling for removing border entry and quarantine requirements for COVID-19, Vanuatu. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 28 (5), 1053-1055. doi: 10.3201/eid2805.211757
2022
Journal Article
Examining the psychological and financial impact of travel restrictions on citizens and permanent residents stranded abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic: international cross-sectional study
McDermid, Pippa, Craig, Adam, Sheel, Meru, Blazek, Katrina, Talty, Siobhan and Seale, Holly (2022). Examining the psychological and financial impact of travel restrictions on citizens and permanent residents stranded abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic: international cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 12 (5) e059922. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059922
2022
Journal Article
Universal health coverage and the Pacific Islands: an overview of senior leaders' discussions, challenges, priorities and solutions, 2015-2020
Craig, Adam T., Beek, Kristen, Gilbert, Katherine, Soakai, Taniela Sunia, Liaw, Siaw-Teng and Hall, John J. (2022). Universal health coverage and the Pacific Islands: an overview of senior leaders' discussions, challenges, priorities and solutions, 2015-2020. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (7) 4108, 4108. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19074108
2022
Journal Article
Methodological diversity in citizen science mosquito surveillance: a scoping review
Sousa, Larissa Braz, Webb, Cameron, Craig, Adam, Williams, Craig, Chitkara, Upma, Baldock, Katherine and Fricker, Stephen (2022). Methodological diversity in citizen science mosquito surveillance: a scoping review. Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 7 (1) 8. doi: 10.5334/cstp.469
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Adam Craig is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Use of digital technology to support the achievement of Pacific Island countries universal health coverage goals
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Analysis of infectious disease-related deaths in a Pacific Island country.
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Investigation of the role digital technology plays supporting rural health care delivery.
Media
Enquiries
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- Diease surveillance
- Digital health
- health systems
- Infectious diseases
- infectious disesaessurveillance
- Pacific Islands
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