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
2025
Journal Article
A comparison of mosquito sampling methods in six Pacific Island countries
Craig, Adam T., Murphy, Amanda, Ave, Charlie, Ngaiorae, Nelson, Maha, Lesieli, Tonga, Filisi, Butafa, Charles, Rama, Vineshwaran, Paulo, Fata, Tinte, Tabomoa, Knox, Tessa B., Jian, Holly, Fisher, Geoff, Russell, Tanya L. and Burkot, Thomas R. (2025). A comparison of mosquito sampling methods in six Pacific Island countries. One Health, 21 101118, 101118-21. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101118
2025
Other Outputs
Comparison of an integrated versus stand-alone approach to post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in niue: a micro-costing study, 2025
Craig, Adam T., Lawford, Harriet L.S., Mokoia, Grizelda, Tatui, Patricia, Nicolson, Misima, Murphy, Amanda, Marguardt, Tonia, Nghiem, Song Hong, Stanciole, Anderson E. and Lau, Colleen L. (2025). Comparison of an integrated versus stand-alone approach to post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in niue: a micro-costing study, 2025. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.5666422
2025
Journal Article
Assessing the early impact of the change in the kava importation policy in Australia
Asare‐Doku, Winifred, Peacock, Amy, Settumba, Stella, Abbott, Tammy, Wilson, Kate, Craig, Adam, Ravulo, Jioji, Economidis, George, Meo‐Sewabu, Litea, D'Este, Catherine, Thapa, Poshan, Doran, Christopher, Nathan, Sally, Waller, Emily, Satour, Trevor, Tulele, Lorraine, Farrell, Michael and Shakeshaft, Anthony (2025). Assessing the early impact of the change in the kava importation policy in Australia. Drug and Alcohol Review, 44 (7) dar.70039, 1827-1830. doi: 10.1111/dar.70039
2025
Other Outputs
Enablers of post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in the Pacific islands: a nominal group technique and expert elicitation
Craig, Adam, Couteaux, Clément, Jetton, Ken, Nehemia, Roger, Sokana, Oliver, Tong, Tanebu, Bauro, Temea, Baratio, Taulanga, Tukia, 'Ofa, Takai, Joseph, Viali, Satupaitea, Soares, Noel Gama, Ome-Kaius, Maria, Yohogu, Mary, Volavola, Litiana, Tatui, Patricia, Taleo, Fasihah, Saketa, Sala, Tucker, Andie, Mackenzie, Charles, Gass, Katherine, Jian, Holly, Lau, Colleen and Lawford, Harriet (2025). Enablers of post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in the Pacific islands: a nominal group technique and expert elicitation. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.5597774
2025
Journal Article
Investigating linkages between human movement and meteorological variables on dengue outbreaks in the Pacific Islands
Sexton, Justin, Russell, Tanya, Burkot, Thomas R., Craig, Adam and Hickson, Roslyn I. (2025). Investigating linkages between human movement and meteorological variables on dengue outbreaks in the Pacific Islands. Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases, 19 (10) e0013607, e0013607. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013607
2025
Journal Article
Use of Technology to Support Health Care Providers Delivering Care in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Umbrella Review
Craig, Adam, Lawford, Harriet, Miller, Maggie, Chen-Cao, Liuyi, Woods, Leanna, Liaw, Siaw-Teng and Godinho, Myron Anthony (2025). Use of Technology to Support Health Care Providers Delivering Care in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Umbrella Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27 e66288, e66288-27. doi: 10.2196/66288
2025
Other Outputs
Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Post-Validation Surveillance of Lymphatic Filariasis in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: A Conceptual Framework Developed from Qualitative Data
Lawford, Harriet L. S., Jian, Holly, Lau, Colleen L. and Craig, Adam T. (2025). Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Post-Validation Surveillance of Lymphatic Filariasis in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: A Conceptual Framework Developed from Qualitative Data. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.5293400
2025
Journal Article
Use and impact of digital technology in supporting health providers deliver care in low- and low-middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol
Craig, Adam T., Lawford, Harriet, Miller, Maggie, Chen-Cao, Liuyi, Woods, Leanna, Liaw, Siaw-Teng and Godinho, Myron A. (2025). Use and impact of digital technology in supporting health providers deliver care in low- and low-middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol. PLoS One, 20 (2) e0319190, 1-7. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0319190
2025
Other Outputs
Human spillover risk of Japanese encephalitis virus in Australia: a modelling analysis linking vector-host transmission to public health risk, 2025
Skinner, Eloise, Satorius, Benn, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Craig, Adam, Kiani, Behzad, Johnson, Brian, Moore, Kevin, Hickson, R. I., Mordeci, Erin, Devine, Gregor and Lau, Colleen (2025). Human spillover risk of Japanese encephalitis virus in Australia: a modelling analysis linking vector-host transmission to public health risk, 2025. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.5117588
2025
Journal Article
Integrating post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis with the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in Niue, a study protocol
Craig, Adam T., Lawford, Harriet, Mokoia, Grizelda, Ikimau, Minerva, Fetaui, Peter, Marqardt, Tonia and Lau, Colleen L. (2025). Integrating post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis with the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in Niue, a study protocol. PLoS One, 20 (1) e0315625, 1-12. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315625
2025
Journal Article
Governance of Public-Private Partnerships for Primary Healthcare in Low-and Lower-Middle-Income Countries, 2000-2023: A Systematic Review
Dove, Georgina, Craig, Adam, Harris-Roxas, Ben and Kelly-Hanku, Angela (2025). Governance of Public-Private Partnerships for Primary Healthcare in Low-and Lower-Middle-Income Countries, 2000-2023: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 14 8442, 14. doi: 10.34172/ijhpm.8442
2025
Journal Article
Use of community-based surveillance to enhance emerging infectious disease intelligence generation in Indonesia
Craig, Adam T., Japri, Andrew Prasettya and Heryanto, Bambang (2025). Use of community-based surveillance to enhance emerging infectious disease intelligence generation in Indonesia. Journal of Global Health, 15 04118. doi: 10.7189/jogh.15.04118
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, 1-7. 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) cstp.679, 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
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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