Effect of health policy on the survival and productivity in South East, Nigeria

The study was on the effect of Health policy on the survival and productivity in Nigeria: A study of South East, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of health policy on improving multiple resources of the people and determine the effect of health policy on the physical deprivation of the people. The study used explanatory mixed method, the opinion of the populace or residents, through survey method (questionnaire), was analysed. The target population 6, 711 (Nine hundred and fifty two thousand, eight hundred and fourteen) made up of the selected firms and residence of capital cities of South East Nigeria namely: Enugu, Owerri, Awka, Umuahia and Abakiliki. The sample size of 364 was determined by the use Freund and Williams's formula. 345 questionnaires were returned and accurately filled. That gave 95 percent response rate. Data was presented and analyzed by mean score (3.0 and above agreed while below 3.0 disagreed) and standard deviation using Sprint Likert Scale. The hypotheses were analyzed using Z-statistic tool. Health policy had a positive significant effect on the improving the multiple resources of the people and Health policy had a positive significant effect on the physical deprivation of the people. Organizations that cares the health of their employees is a welcomed idea; because it reduces unnecessary sick leave and disability; medical costs; high rate turnover. The study recommended that there should be effective HRH polices towards employees health as it contributes to organizational productivity and government and entrepreneurs should establish healthcare facilities and make it affordable to serve the niche of health seekers.