Disease the time between infection and the appearance of symptoms. The latency period is the time between infection and the ability of the disease to spread to another person, which may precede, follow, or be simultaneous with the appearance of symptoms. Some viruses also exhibit a dormant phase, called viral latency, in which the virus hides in the body in an inactive state. For example, varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox in the acute phase; after recovery from chickenpox, the virus may remain dormant in nerve cells for many years, and later cause herpes zoster (shingles). Diseases may be classified by cause,
Foundation For Technical Education populations by expanding its education model first across the East African region and then beyond. Negotiations are underway in Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda to work with existing technical education institutions in finding education solutions. The FTE Education Model relies on shared responsibilities based on international expertise but local ownership, entrusting the coordination and management to the local leadership team of the schools. Sharing knowledge and resources, FTE works together with like-minded organizations to develop long-term, strategic partnerships that combine targeted technical skills and a commitment to scale and replication with volunteering in education. To date, partnerships have been