Viral infections are a source of concern worldwide. Experts attribute this partly to urbanization, climate change and travel. Recently, virologists from across Africa met in Nigeria to explore groundbreaking research and solutions to help the continent cope with emerging and re-emerging viral threats. Timothy Obiezu has this report from Abuja. Viral infections are a source of concern worldwide. Experts attribute this partly to urbanization, climate change and travel. Recently, virologists from across Africa met in Nigeria to explore groundbreaking research and solutions to help the continent cope with emerging and re-emerging viral threats. Timothy Obiezu has this report from Abuja.