5.7 Directions For Future Research Directions for future research are suggested as follows. Further studies could consider investigating effective strategies that could be employed to improve the efficiency of the cold chain delivery system in the Ghanaian healthcare sector. Further studies could also develop appropriate frameworks that would guide efficient cold chain practice in the healthcare sector in Ghana. 67
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