Mediclinic International reports higher half year profits

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 it made earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of £222 million, up 4% from £213 million a year earlier.It also said revenues rose around 9% in the six..