Mediclinic International reports 4% rise in first-half profit

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Mediclinic International Plc reported a 4% rise in half-year core earnings on Thursday as the company's Swiss business adjusted to regulatory changes and its South African and Middle Eastern operations performed well.The private healthcare group, listed in London and Johannesburg, said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to £222 million from £213 million a year earlier.Revenue rose around 9% in the six months ended Sept. 30, as..