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The Committee recommended that the AEC find another doctor to replace
Dr. Knudsen, We made this recommendation both to insure better care for
the people of Rongelap and Utirik, and also to help take some of the worry
away from their minds because they would know that medical assistance
would be available to them when the doctor comes on the field trip ship.
The AEC and Dr. Conard, and Dr. Kumangai of the Trust Territory have all
promised to find another doctor when Dr. Knudsen leaves Micronesia.
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The Committee also recommended, because two doctors, Dr. Kimatori
and Dr. Cole from the United States also recommended it, that a hospital
ship should visit the islands regularly.
We understand from Dr. Conard that the Army will make available a ICU
for surveys of Ronge lap and Utirik for the 1974 examination, and also
for other trips to Rongelap and Utirik during the year.
3.
We recommended that the AEC provide extra money to the Trust
Territory for any extra rooms or equipment for
the Majuro and Ebeye
hospitals.
We have found that this is not necessary and that the AEC has provided
@ new trailer at the Majuro hospital which will help with the examinations.
4.
We recommended that the AEC give Dr. Conard more money to help make
his annual examinations.
Dr. Conard has replied that he has enough money, however, it looks like
because of extra examinations and for other reasons, that the AEC will be
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spending more money for the surveys.