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Whereas:
(i) the United States (AEC/ERDA) has for more than 20 years conducted a
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the people of both atolls have requested that ERDA expand and improve
the medical care of all of the people of their islands.
(6) general medical care of the people of the Marshall Islands is a
responsibility’ of the administration of the Trust Territory of the
Pacific Islands,
Now therefore:
The United States (ERDA) is prepared to assist the Trust Territory
Administration in the discharge of its health care responsibilities to the
people of Rongelap and Utirik.
It is agreed that this assistance will be
provided in response to Trust Territory requests and may include the
following:
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ERDA will invite TT medical personnel (medical officers, nurses,
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