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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2020
Journal Article
Measles epidemic in Samoa and other Pacific islands
Craig, Adam T, Heywood, Anita E and Worth, Heather (2020). Measles epidemic in Samoa and other Pacific islands. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 20 (3), 273-275. doi: 10.1016/s1473-3099(20)30053-0
2020
Journal Article
Samoan measles crisis is diverting resources from non-communicable diseases
Craig, Adam and Worth, Heather (2020). Samoan measles crisis is diverting resources from non-communicable diseases. BMJ, 368 m5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.m5
2020
Journal Article
A severe diarrhoeal outbreak in a remote Pacific island community, Anuta Island, Solomon Islands, April-June 2019
Craig, Adam T., Manu, Samuel, Viga, Rolly, Joshua, Cynthia A., Saepioh, Jane and Sio, Alison R. (2020). A severe diarrhoeal outbreak in a remote Pacific island community, Anuta Island, Solomon Islands, April-June 2019. Rural and Remote Health, 20 (3), 1-5. doi: 10.22605/rrh5787
2019
Journal Article
Poliomyelitis outbreak in Papua New Guinea: health system and health security implications for PNG and Australia
Hall, John J., Ambang, Tabian, Asante, Augustine, Mapira, Pili, Craig, Adam, Schuele, Elisabeth and Iqbal, Maha Pervaz (2019). Poliomyelitis outbreak in Papua New Guinea: health system and health security implications for PNG and Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 211 (4), 161-162.e1. doi: 10.5694/mja2.50283
2019
Journal Article
The value of joint external evaluation as a tool for country-level health security monitoring
Craig, Adam T. and Sio, Alison R. (2019). The value of joint external evaluation as a tool for country-level health security monitoring. Health Security, 17 (2), 166-167. doi: 10.1089/hs.2018.0130
2018
Journal Article
Epidemic surveillance in a low resource setting: lessons from an evaluation of the Solomon Islands syndromic surveillance system, 2017
Craig, Adam T., Joshua, Cynthia A., Sio, Alison R., Donoghoe, Mark, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Bainivalu, Nemia, Dalipanda, Tenneth, Kaldor, John, Rosewell, Alexander E. and Schierhout, Gill (2018). Epidemic surveillance in a low resource setting: lessons from an evaluation of the Solomon Islands syndromic surveillance system, 2017. BMC Public Health, 18 (1) 1395. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-6295-7
2018
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Towards effective outbreak detection: a qualitative study to identify factors affecting nurses' early warning surveillance practice in Solomon Islands
Craig, Adam T., Joshua, Cynthia A., Sio, Alison R., Lauri, Michael, Kaldor, John, Rosewell, Alexander E. and Schierhout, Gill (2018). Towards effective outbreak detection: a qualitative study to identify factors affecting nurses' early warning surveillance practice in Solomon Islands. BMC Health Services Research, 18 (1) 702, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3508-9
2018
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Enhanced surveillance during a public health emergency in a resource-limited setting: Experience from a large dengue outbreak in Solomon Islands, 2016-17
Craig, Adam T., Joshua, Cynthia A., Sio, Alison R., Teobasi, Bobby, Dofai, Alfred, Dalipanda, Tenneth, Hardie, Kate, Kaldor, John and Kolbe, Anthony (2018). Enhanced surveillance during a public health emergency in a resource-limited setting: Experience from a large dengue outbreak in Solomon Islands, 2016-17. PLoS One, 13 (6) e0198487, 1-15. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198487
2017
Journal Article
Acute flaccid paralysis incidence and Zika virus surveillance, Pacific Islands
Craig, Adam T., Butler, Michelle T., Pastore, Roberta, Paterson, Beverley J. and Durrheim, David N. (2017). Acute flaccid paralysis incidence and Zika virus surveillance, Pacific Islands. World Health Organization. Bulletin, 95 (1), 69-75. doi: 10.2471/blt.16.171892
2016
Journal Article
Early warning epidemic surveillance in the Pacific island nations: an evaluation of the Pacific syndromic surveillance system
Craig, Adam T., Kama, Mike, Samo, Marcus, Vaai, Saine, Matanaicake, Jane, Joshua, Cynthia, Kolbe, Anthony, Durrheim, David N., Paterson, Beverley J., Biaukula, Viema and Nilles, Eric J. (2016). Early warning epidemic surveillance in the Pacific island nations: an evaluation of the Pacific syndromic surveillance system. Tropical Medicine and International Health, 21 (7), 917-927. doi: 10.1111/tmi.12711
2016
Journal Article
Commentary: Zika Virus: the Latest Newcomer
Craig, Adam T., Paterson, Beverley J. and Durrheim, David N. (2016). Commentary: Zika Virus: the Latest Newcomer. Frontiers in Microbiology, 7 (JUN) 1028, 1-2. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.01028
2015
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Risk posed by the Ebola epidemic to the Pacific islands: findings of a recent World Health Organization assessment
Craig, Adam T., Ronsse, Axelle, Hardie, Kate, Pavlin, Boris I., Biaukula, Viema and Nilles, Eric J. (2015). Risk posed by the Ebola epidemic to the Pacific islands: findings of a recent World Health Organization assessment. Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal, 6 (2), 1-6. doi: 10.5365/wpsar.2015.6.1.009
2015
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Short report: 2014 Pacific meeting on implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005)
Craig, Adam T., Rafai, Eric, Samo, Marcus, Oritaimae, Aaron, Samse, Losii and Nilles, Eric J. (2015). Short report: 2014 Pacific meeting on implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005). Western Pacific Surveillance and Response, 6 (2).
2014
Journal Article
Response to a large rotavirus outbreak on South Tarawa, Kiribati, 2013
Tabunga, Teanibuaka, Utiera, Maryanne, Tekoaua, Rosemary, Tibwe, Tebikau, Tira, Teatao, Toatu, Tebuka, Duituturaga, Sala Elbourne, Nilles, Eric and Craig, Adam (2014). Response to a large rotavirus outbreak on South Tarawa, Kiribati, 2013. Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal, 5 (2), 9-14. doi: 10.5365/wpsar.2013.4.4.006
2013
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An investigation of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to contaminated eggs on the Central Coast of NSW, 2008
Craig, Adam T., Musto, Jennie A., Carroll, Therese F., Roberts-Witteveen, April R., McCarthy, Rod A. and Wang, Qinning (2013). An investigation of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to contaminated eggs on the Central Coast of NSW, 2008. New South Wales Public Health Bulletin, 24 (2), 99-101.
2013
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The Pacific experience: supporting small island countries and territories to meet their 2012 International Health Regulations (2005) commitments
Craig, Adam, Kool, Jacob and Nilles, Eric (2013). The Pacific experience: supporting small island countries and territories to meet their 2012 International Health Regulations (2005) commitments. Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal, 4 (3), 14-18. doi: 10.5365/wpsar.2012.3.4.007
2010
Journal Article
A large point-source outbreak of salmonella typhimurium phage type 9 linked to a bakery in Sydney, March 2007
Mannes, Trish, Gupta, Leena, Craig, Adam, Rosewell, Alexander, McGuinness, Clancy Aimers, Musto, Jennie, Shadbolt, Craig and Biffin, Brian (2010). A large point-source outbreak of salmonella typhimurium phage type 9 linked to a bakery in Sydney, March 2007. Communicable Diseases Intelligence, 34 (1), 41-48.
2010
Journal Article
Getting back to basics during a public health emergency: a framework to prepare and respond to infectious disease public health emergencies
Craig, A. T., Kasai, T., Li, A., Otsu, S. and Khut, Q. Y. (2010). Getting back to basics during a public health emergency: a framework to prepare and respond to infectious disease public health emergencies. Public Health, 124 (1), 10-13. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2009.11.011
2009
Journal Article
Investigation of equine influenza transmission in NSW: walk, wind or wing?
Spokes, Paula J., Marich, Andrew J.N., Musto, Jennie A., Ward, Kate A., Craig, Adam T. and McAnulty, Jeremy M. (2009). Investigation of equine influenza transmission in NSW: walk, wind or wing?. New South Wales public health bulletin, 20 (9-10), 152-156. doi: 10.1071/nb08025
2009
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Audit of post-exposure treatment to prevent lyssavirus infection in Sydney South West Area Health Service, 2005-2007
Craig, Adam T, Mannes, Trish F and Gupta, Leena (2009). Audit of post-exposure treatment to prevent lyssavirus infection in Sydney South West Area Health Service, 2005-2007. New South Wales Public Health Bulletin, 20 (5-6), 86-89. doi: 10.1071/nb07124
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
Contact Dr Adam Craig directly for media enquiries about:
- Diease surveillance
- Digital health
- health systems
- Infectious diseases
- infectious disesaessurveillance
- Pacific Islands
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