Complex at Majuro will be occupied by late 1985. 310. The Council expresses satisfaction that the renovation of an additional wing of the existing hospital in Palau should be completed shortly. It notes the priority Palau attaches to funding for a modern 80-bed hospital complex in PalaU and that, according to the Administering Authority, this is likely to cost $22 million. It also notes that the need for a new hospital in Palau is reflected in the comprehensive five-year health plan for the Territory,.but that a certificate of need is required from the Palauan authorities before the neCeSSa-rY funds can be authorized. 311. The Council notes with concern that the outer island's dispensary system in the Marshall Islands is still incapable of delivering an adeauate standard Of medical care. It notes that the Marshall Islands Government has reauested $700,000 from the Administering Authority to implement a plan designed to improve the situation. It urges the Administering Authority to look favourably at this request. Disease control 312, 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 Commissioner's dSSertiOn 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 centre of the University of Hawaii for training personnel in eradication of the disease, as well as for the provision of skilled manpower assistance. It also notes that the Administering Authority does not foresee total eradication of the disease until adeauate 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. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report on the health sector in the Marshall Islands and Palau, discussing the renovation and construction of hospitals, disease control measures, and the need for adequate medical care. It also touches on the topic of funding and assistance from the Administering Authority.

**Category**
Health