Why's malaria taking its toll?

Assam faces a spate of malaria deaths. As the disease assumes near epidemic proportions, it is becoming increasingly clear that the government does not have the will or infrastructure to cope -- either in Assam or other affected regions. But what is most damaging is that health authorities seem to be in denial. vibha varshney in Delhi and maureen nandini mitra in Assam piece together a story of health mismanagement