Innovation in medical imaging, the growing role of artificial intelligence, and expanding access to advanced healthcare technologies are shaping the future of global healthcare. At the forefront of these developments is United Imaging Healthcare, a company steadily strengthening its presence across international markets. MedEdge MEA had a conversation with Dr. Jusong Xia, President of International Business at United Imaging Healthcare, during this year’s World Health Expo (WHX), where he shared insights on the company’s latest technological advancements, the transformative impact of AI in modern healthcare, and its mission to make quality medical care accessible to everyone, everywhere.

MedEdge MEA: Speaking about the technology on display at United Imaging, what are we looking at this year’s WHX? What is the latest equipment being showcased?

Dr. Jusong Xia: As you can see behind us at the United Imaging pavilion, this is the first event where we are launching our full portfolio of AI-based ultrasound systems, and it marks a truly significant moment for our company and for the broader medical imaging industry.

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Over the past several years, United Imaging has introduced a wide range of cutting-edge technologies across almost every aspect of diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy. Our portfolio already includes advanced MRI, CT, PET/CT, PET/MR, digital radiography, mammography, and comprehensive radiotherapy solutions. These innovations have helped redefine what is possible in modern diagnostic care and have positioned United Imaging as a trusted partner for healthcare providers around the world.

However, despite all of this progress, one important piece was still missing from our portfolio that is, ultrasound. Ultrasound is a fundamental tool in clinical practice, widely used across multiple specialties including cardiology, obstetrics, radiology, and emergency medicine. Recognizing this gap, we made a deliberate and significant investment in this space. For the past six years, a large and dedicated team of research engineers, scientists, and clinicians has been working tirelessly to develop a solution that truly meets the demands of modern clinical practice.

Today, we are proud to present the results of that work that is, our full portfolio of AI-based ultrasound systems. This is not simply an incremental upgrade. It represents a completely new generation of ultrasound technology. These systems are highly intuitive, designed with the end user in mind, and powered by advanced artificial intelligence that enables smarter workflows and meaningfully improved clinical performance. We believe this launch will open a new chapter for United Imaging and for the clinicians and patients who rely on our technology every day.

ME: How is United Imaging’s mission “to bring equal healthcare for all” reflected in real-world healthcare practice, particularly through medical AI?

Dr. Jusong Xia: Bringing equal healthcare for all is not just a tagline for us , it is the foundation of everything we do, and artificial intelligence plays a central role in making that mission a reality.Over the past few years, we have witnessed AI creating a profound and far-reaching impact across the healthcare field. It is helping doctors diagnose diseases earlier and with greater precision, supporting more accurate clinical decision-making, and significantly improving overall workflow efficiency across hospitals and healthcare facilities. This matters enormously because, on a global scale, we continue to face a serious shortage of experienced medical professionals. In many regions, patients simply do not have access to the level of expertise they need and deserve. AI helps bridge that gap in a meaningful and scalable way.

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At United Imaging, what sets us apart is that our innovation is born with AI from the very beginning. AI is not an afterthought or a feature added on top of existing systems, it is fully and deeply integrated into every solution we develop, right from the start.

A compelling example of this is our All-In-One radiotherapy solution. Traditionally, the radiotherapy process is lengthy and complex, often spanning several days and involving multiple separate steps, from planning and simulation to dose calculation and treatment delivery. Each step requires the involvement of skilled professionals and carries the potential for delays and errors. With our AI-powered integrated system, we bring the entire workflow into a single intelligent platform. This allows us to dramatically reduce preparation time from what was previously days to just minutes. For patients in urgent or emergency situations, this kind of acceleration can be genuinely life-changing.

Beyond radiotherapy, AI also helps automate many of the routine and complex tasks that currently place a heavy burden on radiologists, technicians, and clinical staff. By taking on these tasks, AI frees up healthcare professionals to dedicate more of their time, attention, and expertise to direct patient care. It also enhances accuracy, supports greater efficiency, and enables a more personalized approach to treatment planning.

We see this impact playing out in real settings around the world. At Cintocare Hospital in South Africa, for example, our AI-powered advanced visualization solution has helped clinicians achieve consistently high-quality imaging while also improving workflow efficiency across departments. It has also strengthened collaboration among physicians, allowing teams to work more seamlessly and make better-informed decisions together.

ME: What is the role of medical AI going forward, and how do you see its impact in the next four to five years?

Dr. Jusong Xia: Over the past two years, AI has had a truly disruptive impact on nearly every aspect of our lives, and the medical field is no exception. In fact, healthcare may be one of the areas where AI’s transformative potential is most profound and most urgently needed.

Today, AI is already deeply embedded throughout the entire clinical workflow, from initial patient examinations and diagnostic imaging to image interpretation, report generation, and treatment planning. Hospitals and healthcare systems around the world are beginning to understand and harness the full scope of what AI can offer.

For United Imaging, diagnostic imaging sits at the heart of medical care. It is the foundation upon which accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans are built. Yet interpreting complex diagnostic images is a demanding task that requires years of training and deep clinical experience. With AI, we can significantly shorten the learning curve for radiologists, enhance workflow efficiency, and improve the accuracy of diagnoses even in settings where specialist expertise may be limited.

This is particularly critical given the global shortage of experienced radiologists. AI empowers less experienced clinicians to perform at a higher level, supports faster and more reliable diagnoses, and ultimately helps ensure that more patients receive the right care at the right time.

Over the next four to five years, we expect AI to become even more deeply integrated into clinical practice, driving better outcomes, greater accessibility, and a more equitable global healthcare system which is, at its core, exactly what United Imaging exists to achieve.