vy ‘Page 3 i o . Remote communities in other districts of the Trust Territory are generally served by a sub-professional health ‘aide with training similar to that of a U.S. Nevy Hospital Corpsman serving a small ship or outpost Ideally, this aide should have at his disposal a sunply of drugs with a very.simnple numbering System. Reliable radio contact with the District ! tospital is essential so that the aide can communicate with physicians in case of an emergency. Periodic visits by a physician and other health professionals are important in oréer to urdate the aide's training and to replenish his Supplies. PE BESF COPY AVAILABLE Prior to relocation, all persons should receive physical ‘examinations, necessary inmunizations, and have their individual health records prepared or updated. Shovld radiation sickness cases Cevelop, is the Majoro Hospital (or Kwaplain Base) prepared to treat thom? In addition, the statement indicates that two small Gispensaries (2 room-2 bed) with health aid ouarcers will be located on Enjebi and Enevetak. However, it is also stated on vage 7-10 that "Since development se nme eee of the Master Plan, it has been shown that it is impractical to...develop Enjelbi until such time as it can be shown to be safe." Will the dispensary Serving Enewetak ba enlarced to adequately care for the People, and/or will an additional dispensary be located in the LD southern quadrant? In general, much more attention needs’ to be given to addressing the provision of health services, particularly long-term requirements of the ponmulation of thc toll. 7.2.5 Utilities With regard to water suoply, the statement indicates rain catchment-cistern utilization as the primary potable water source. The statement also projects potential 8 curtailed water availaability at the end of the "cry season". The inventory of Atoll’ resources includes a 43, 000 gal flay distillation plant which may bo. put to liniied use. Could this resource be made available for use to augment the Atoll's votable water supply? Further, the use or brackish wells as a limited water source is suyacsted in the s -atomer DOE ARCHIVES «n . — , ua