NMC Health lifted by medical sector gains - The National

NMC Health Group revenue jumped in the third quarter of the year, riding high on the growth of the country's burgeoning medical sector.

The healthcare division of the group made revenues of US$61.2 million between July and last month, a 17.5 per cent rise over the same period last year, the company reported. The market responded positively to the news with London-listed NMC shares trading at 187.40 pence at about midday, up 1.46 per cent.

The London-based investment banking group Numis Securities has a "buy" rating on the shares.

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