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David Durrheim is a Conjoint Professor of Public Health Medicine at the University of Newcastle, Australia and Adjunct Professor of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University, Queensland. He serves as Director of Health Protection for Hunter New England Health, focusing on operational public health research, infectious disease surveillance, and translational strategies to improve under-resourced health systems. His work emphasizes equitable access to immunization and global health security.
- Doctor of Public Health, James Cook University
- Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, University of Pretoria
- Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, University of Witwatersrand
Professor Durrheim's research spans infectious disease surveillance, zoonotic disease control, and health equity strategies. He has contributed to measles and rubella eradication efforts, novel One Health frameworks for zoonotic disease management, and operational research in pandemic preparedness. His 476+ peer-reviewed publications reflect expertise in public health surveillance, vaccine policy, and global health systems.
Recent publications highlight measles/rubella elimination (2025), One Health pandemic preparedness (2024), and structural inequities in immunization (2022). His work with WHO Collaborating Centre and advisory roles in African/Pacific health programs underscores international impact.
As a leader in applied epidemiology, he has developed surveillance systems for emerging pathogens, advised on measles elimination, and mentored field epidemiology trainees in Papua New Guinea. His 200+ publications and scientific monographs cement his status in translational public health.
