... in line with WHO advice stepped up preparedness of its health system in mid-January. 🇸🇻 announced a national emergency on 30 January 2020, the same day that WHO declared a public health emergency of intl concern. 🇸🇻’s strong response has been built on equipping hospitals, community level care and training #healthworkers, plus preparing for vaccine rollout, which commenced 17 February 2021.