The main thrust of World Friends health projects is to guarantee free access to medical care for the poorest people in less-developed countries. World Friends activities: In Kenya: The Neema Hospital for the population of the Nairobi shanty towns Maternal-infant health prevention Combating childhood disabilities Supporting the existing health structures in Nairobi Supporting surgical activities in the Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi In Uganda: Assisting and providing medical treatment to the population of the Kampala shanty towns In Tanzania: Supporting surgical activities in the Chake Chake Hospital, Pemba