A health organization focuses on its ability to function optimally, adapt to changes, and maintain a positive work environment (Lenka and Kant, 2017; U-senyang et al., 2017; Glushchenko, 2022; Hassan et al., 2023; Kalandarovna and Qizi, 2023; Shittu and Lasisi, 2023; Afolashade et al., 2024). Organizational health in a Higher Educational Institution, such as a university, is a critical aspect that directly impacts its overall performance, effectiveness, and sustainability (Hernandez and Zamora, 2018). That is the main reason why much research on this subject has been well-reported (Calixtro, 2021; Onia and Rmadan, 2023; Shaturaev, 2023; Muhabbat et al., 2023; Shaturaev, 2023). In the context of a university, organizational health encompasses aspects such as faculty satisfaction, student engagement, administrative efficiency, financial stability, and academic reputation (Ali et al., 2016). To achieve and sustain organizational health, the universities need to fulfill their mission of imparting quality education, conducting research, and providing community service as pillars of knowledge and innovation (Suyudi and Putra, 2022).

A university is a health organization if it can function effectively, cope adequately, change appropriately, and grow from within (Ramezanpour, 2020). The university can implement its core functions by delivering high-quality education, conducting impactful research, and providing valuable services to students and the community. Universities, like any organization, face challenges and uncertainties. The universities must be resilient and able to encounter difficulties without compromising the institution’s core mission. They need to adapt to technological changes, pedagogy, learning resources, student expectations, and societal needs (Englund et al., 2017). A healthy university should foster an environment where growth is not only about increasing student numbers or infrastructure but also about intellectual and academic advancements, cultural enrichment, and organizational maturity. Growth from within implies sustainable and holistic development (Barnard and Van der Merwe, 2016).