Tonga breaks ground on first Elderly Care Centre and prepares for 2026 census

Tonga Elderly Care Centre 2026 Census Asian Development Bank social protection

Tonga has commenced construction on its first purpose-built Elderly Care Centre in Houma, Tongatapu. The project is a collaborative effort between the Government of Tonga, the Asian Development Bank, and the Government of Japan. Notably, the initiative includes specific funding for caregiver remuneration to support the wellbeing of the nation's ageing population.

In separate national developments, the Tonga Statistics Department is advancing preparations for the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The department recently convened a steering committee and held stakeholder consultations to review questionnaire designs. Fieldwork for the census is slated to begin on November 30, 2026.

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Asian Development Bank · Government of Japan · Government of Tonga · Houma · Tonga Statistics Department

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The initiative includes funding for the remuneration of caregivers. finance.gov.to
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Houma Elderly Care Centre project is financed by the Asian Development Bank and supported by the Government of Japan. finance.gov.to
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Government of Tonga has broken ground on the country's first Elderly Care Centre in Houma, Tongatapu. finance.gov.to
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fieldwork for the 2026 Tonga Census is scheduled to commence on November 30, 2026. tongastats.gov.to
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Tonga Statistics Department has convened a steering committee and stakeholder meeting to prepare for the 2026 Population and Housing Census. tongastats.gov.to

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Groundbreaking of Houma Aged Care Centre | Ministry of Finance [finance.gov.to]

21 days ago

Tonga Statistics Department Advances 2026 Census Preparations Through Steering Committee and Stakeholder Consultations. | Tonga Statistics Department [tongastats.gov.to]

21 days ago