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@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ cd ~/
 Then create the working directory and save the path:
 ```
 export BAHMNI_DIR=$PWD/bahmni && \
-mkdir $BAHMNI_DIR
+mkdir $BAHMNI_DIR && cd $BAHMNI_DIR
 ```
 
 ### Download the Docker Compose project itself: