In May 2016, the Andalusian School of Public Health, acting as a WHO Collaborating Centre on Integrated Health Services based on Primary Care and in alignment with the WHO Framework on integrated people-centred health services, undertook the development of IntegratedCare4People.org. The establishment of this platform is a testament to the center’s unwavering commitment to strictly following the terms of reference outlined by the World Health Organization.

This web platform was specifically designed to facilitate the implementation of the WHO Framework on integrated people-centred health services. Functioning as a global network, IntegratedCare4People.org plays a pivotal role in fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration among stakeholders worldwide. The platform focuses on the five key strategies proposed by the WHO Framework, serving as a hub for valuable insights, experiences, and tools.

By providing a collaborative space for stakeholders, IntegratedCare4People.org contributes significantly to the generation and dissemination of implementation knowledge. It serves as a dynamic repository of lessons learned and practical tools, ultimately promoting the transformation of service delivery. The platform actively encourages the translation of knowledge into action, reinforcing the Andalusian School of Public Health’s dedication to advancing the global agenda on integrated, people-centred health services.

Integrated people-centred health services (IPCHS) are vital for ensuring comprehensive care towards achieving universal health coverage (UHC). The World Health Organisation (WHO) envisions IPCHS in delivery and access to health services.

Approximately half the world’s population lacks access to essential health care. Where health care is accessible, it is often fragmented and of poor quality. Adopted with overwhelming support by Member States at the World Health Assembly in May 2016, the WHO Framework on integrated people-centred health services is a call for a fundamental shift in the way health services are funded, managed and delivered. It supports countries progress towards universal health coverage by shifting away from health systems designed around diseases and health institutions towards health systems designed for people. 

The Framework presents a compelling vision of a future in which all people have access to health services that are provided in a way that are coordinated around their needs, respects their preferences, and are safe, effective, timely, affordable, and of acceptable quality. Developed as a universal vision – the Framework can be adapted to all countries whether high, medium or low income, with mature or fragile health systems.