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The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is still an important public health problem, due to its magnitude and extent of damage caused to the global population. The present study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of HIV cases, notified in the State of Goiás through data from the Diseases Information and Notification System (SINAN). An observational, descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with secondary data. The target population consisted of individuals diagnosed with HIV notified by SINAN, in the State of Goiás, in the period from 2015 to 2019. 7575 notifications for HIV were registered, of these 79.2% were men, 71.1% were between 20 and 39 years old and 42% born in Greater Goiânia. This study demonstrated that between the years 2015 to 2019 there was an increase in HIV incidence rates. The most prevalent mode of transmission was homosexual. 34% (n = 2598) of the cases presented some AIDS-defining symptom or disease. About 60 people (0.9%) had the information that they did not perform any of the diagnostic tests, and it is inferred that these individuals were discarded cases, that is, it is not an HIV infection. We conclude that it is necessary to develop public health policies aimed at this population, considering their sociodemographic factors and social determinants, in order to implement appropriate and effective measures for the promotion, prevention and recovery of health.