$22 rnillion. lt also notes that the need for a new hospital in Palau is reflected in the comprehensive five-yeár health plan for the Territory, but that a certificate of need is required from the Palauan aúthorities before the necessary funds can be authorized. 53. The Council notes with concern that the outer island's dispensary sytem in the Marshall Islands is still incapable of delivering an adequate standard of medical care. It notes that the Marshall Islands Government has requested $700,000 from the Administering Authority to implementa plan designed to improve the situation. It urges the Administering Authority to look favourably at this re9uest. / ... Disease control T/L.1245 English Page 11 54. The Council notes that the last two cases of cholera in Truk were diagnosed as long ago as February 1984 and takes account of the High Commissioners's assertion that the outbreak appears to be well under control and no longer epidemic. It notes with satisfaction that an agreement was recently concluded with the health c~ntre of the University of Hawaii for training personnel in eradication of the d1sease, as well as for the provision of skilled manpower assistance. It also n~tes that the Administering Authority does not foresee total eradication of the d1sease until adequate toilet facilities and sewer systems have been completed. It notes that funds have been earmarked for this purpose under the capital Improvement Program and hopes that the requisite work which is currently under way can be completed as rapidly as possible. 55. The Council is concerned at the incidents.of leprosy_in the Trust Territory and, taking note of the Administering Authority's statement on this matter, urges the Administering Aut~ority to take the measures necessary to bring the problem under control. Family planning 56. The Council is pleased to note that the Trust Tertitory Office of Bealth 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the Trust Territory's health sector, specifically mentioning the need for a new hospital in Palau, the outer island's dispensary system in the Marshall Islands, disease control, and family planning. The text also mentions the Administering Authority and the Palauan authorities, suggesting that the context is a UN Trust Territory.

**Category**
Health