United Imaging and HKSH Medical Group have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in fostering innovation and shared commitment. The signing ceremony was held during the Asia Summit Global Health, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (HKSH), a distinguished institution with a rich legacy of excellence dating back to its founding over a century ago by Dr Li Shu Fan, the first minister of Ministry of Health of Republic of China, is now equipped with United Imaging's cutting-edge CT technology - the uCT 960+ (CE-certified)/uCT Atlas (FDA-cleared) system featuring 640 slices/16 cm detector coverage.
As the first private hospital in Hong Kong, HKSH Medical Group contributes exceptional clinical leadership and deep institutional expertise, informing the optimisation of imaging applications.
MWyman LI, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group, Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, and Governor of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, remarked, "In this collaboration, HKSH will contribute exceptional clinical leadership and deep institutional expertise, informing the optimization of imaging applications, while United Imaging will leverage on its agility and integrated innovation to jointly refine and enhance system capabilities. Through this partnership, we aspire to match and set new benchmarks of excellence in medical imaging internationally."
Dr Jusong Xia, President of International Business at United Imaging, remarked: "Together, we will accelerate the translation of technological innovation into clinical practice, setting new benchmarks for patient care in Hong Kong and beyond. This is more than an agreement - it's a shared vision for the future of medicine."
This collaboration represents a significant milestone. The initial phase of the partnership will prioritise the integration of United Imaging's uCT 960+ with AI technology, providing HKSH Medical Group with advanced diagnostic technologies to enhance early detection and treatment planning.
