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We warmly invite you to an inspiring dinner hosted by Rotaract Club Zurich International, where we are pleased to welcome our guest speaker, Paolo Rodi.
This session will explore high-altitude illnesses from both a medical and public health perspective, with a focus on the real risks faced by climbers and trekkers worldwide—especially in remote areas where access to care is limited.
The talk will include insights from a recent expedition in Argentina, where a lightweight 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 discussion will also examine the Nepalese context, highlighting the working conditions of guides and porters, as well as the social and cultural dynamics of mountain tourism. Particular attention will be given to unequal exposure 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 Switzerland. His work focuses on disaster medicine, global surgery, and humanitarian health, with a particular interest in improving access to care in resource-limited settings.
He is actively involved in mountain and extreme environment medicine, combining clinical practice, research, and field experience 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 Info
The 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 CHF 45–50, depending on the selected menu.
Do not miss it! ✨
