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SUMMARY:Dinner & Talk with Paolo Rodi
DESCRIPTION:Govornik(ci): #RAC #Learning #ImpactWe warmly invite you to an 
 inspiring dinner hosted by Rotaract Club Zurich International\, where we a
 re pleased to welcome our guest speaker\, Paolo Rodi. This session will e
 xplore high-altitude illnesses from both a medical and public health persp
 ective\, with a focus on the real risks faced by climbers and trekkers wor
 ldwide—especially in remote areas where access to care is limited.The ta
 lk will include insights from a recent expedition in Argentina\, where a l
 ightweight CPAP-based approach was tested as a potential tool for managing
  altitude-related conditions in the field. This will serve as a practical 
 example of how innovation can be adapted to extreme environments.The discu
 ssion will also examine the Nepalese context\, highlighting the working co
 nditions of guides and porters\, as well as the social and cultural dynami
 cs of mountain tourism. Particular attention will be given to unequal expo
 sure to risk and the broader implications for safety and sustainability in
  high-altitude regions.Speaker Bio Paolo Rodi Is a medical doctor with a 
 background in trauma and emergency surgery\, currently working in Switzerl
 and. His work focuses on disaster medicine\, global surgery\, and humanita
 rian health\, with a particular interest in improving access to care in re
 source-limited settings.He is actively involved in mountain and extreme en
 vironment medicine\, combining clinical practice\, research\, and field ex
 perience in high-altitude regions such as the Andes and the Himalayas. He 
 is also co-founder of Medical Pirates\, a project aimed at making medical 
 knowledge more accessible through engaging and educational content.We look
  forward to sharing an evening of insight\, meaningful conversation\, and 
 inspiration with you.General InfoThe event will take place at Blaue Ente\,
  located at Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen\, Seefeldstrasse 223.We will 
 meet at 7:00 PM\, and the presentation will start at 7:20 PM (30 minutes) 
 followed by dinner.The cost for the main course and a soft drink will be C
 HF 45–50\, depending on the selected menu.Do not miss it! ✨
URL:https://zurich-international.rotaract.ch/bs/agenda/show/212136
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LOCATION:Blaue Ente\, Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen\, Seefeldstrasse 223
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CATEGORIES:Rotaract
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