'Ebola Is Real': Liberians concerned over growing epidemic The World Health Organization warned west Africa's Ebola-hit nations on Friday that the epidemic was spiralling out of control and could spread to other countries, causing "catastrophic" loss of life and severe economic disruption. In the streets of the Liberian capital Monrovia, banners warn people of the dangers of the disease, while ordinary citizens say the threat is 'very much real.' IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES.