SENASICA Disease Hotline: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This is a specialized emergency reporting service designed to help manage and contain the spread of exotic animal diseases across the country.

👤Who it's for

This hotline is specifically intended for veterinarians. If you are a veterinary professional who suspects that an animal may be carrying an exotic disease, this is the channel you must use to report your findings. It is designed for those working in clinical practice or other veterinary roles who encounter potential health crises in animal populations.

🎁What you get

When you contact this hotline to report a suspected outbreak, you gain access to a rapid response team. This team is organized to provide immediate assistance to help with disease containment. Their goal is to intervene quickly to prevent the spread of exotic diseases and to manage the situation through professional containment protocols.

💰What it costs you

Using the hotline is free of charge. There are no fees associated with contacting the emergency line to report a suspected case. However, it is important to understand that reporting these suspected cases is not optional; it is a mandatory professional duty for veterinarians under the current regulatory framework.

⚠️The catch to know

The most significant thing to keep in mind is the legal consequence of inaction. Reporting a notifiable disease is a strict requirement. If a veterinarian fails to report a disease that is legally required to be notified, they may face serious professional repercussions, including the potential suspension of their professional license.

📝How to apply

1. Identify any suspicious symptoms or signs that suggest an exotic disease is present in an animal.
2. Contact the hotline immediately to report the suspected outbreak (often referred to as a "Reporte de brote").
3. Cooperate with the rapid response team as they arrive to manage the containment of the disease.