Ve+allá

Ve+allá is a modular, well-equipped suitcase designed for the storage and transportation of advanced medical devices and supplies intended to deliver essential visual healthcare services to rural communities in Buenaventura. The system enhances the mobility of medical personnel by facilitating access to remote areas characterized by significant geographical constraints, thereby ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality provision of care.

In rural areas of Buenaventura, challenging terrain and the absence of adequate road infrastructure severely limit the ability of healthcare professionals to reach local populations. These constraints, in combination with social and political factors, further impede access to healthcare services for many low-income communities. Within this context, the Ve+allá concept highlights potential opportunities for COTECMAR to explore new directions in product development at alternative scales, focusing on specialized equipment specifically designed to operate under extreme environmental and logistical conditions.

A low-resolution prototype of the vision concept Ve+allá. The authors are Angie Vanessa García Cuero, Mayerlin Gasca Iglesias, and Daniela Burgos Jimenez. The image was captured by Esteban Rios, and the model was created by Felipe Páez.